AKR
Akure
Nigeria
2,621 km
1,629 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
2,621 km
1,629 mi / 1,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
290°
west northwest

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AKR DKR
Airport Name Akure Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code AKR DKR
ICAO Code DNAK GOOY
City Akure Dakar
Country Nigeria Senegal
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Dakar
Elevation 1,100 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 14.740000, -17.490000

Akure (AKR) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 2,621 kilometers (1,629 miles / 1,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Senegal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Akure, it's 07:30 in Dakar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,015 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Akure Airport.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akure Airport (AKR) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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