BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
3,210 km
1,995 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
3,210 km
1,995 mi / 1,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Douala
Heading
291°
west northwest

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BFX DKR
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code BFX DKR
ICAO Code FKKU GOOY
City Bafoussam Dakar
Country Cameroon Senegal
Timezone Africa/Douala Africa/Dakar
Elevation 4,347 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 14.740000, -17.490000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 3,210 kilometers (1,995 miles / 1,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Cameroon with Senegal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Bafoussam, it's 10:59 in Dakar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,262 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Bafoussam (BFX) 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 Bafoussam Airport (BFX) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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