BLR
Bangalore
India
10,181 km
6,326 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
10,181 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
286°
west northwest

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BLR DKR
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code BLR DKR
ICAO Code VOBL GOOY
City Bangalore Dakar
Country India Senegal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Dakar
Elevation 3,000 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 14.740000, -17.490000

Bangalore (BLR) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting India with Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Bangalore, it's 06:50 in Dakar. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,915 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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