BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
6,352 km
3,947 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
6,352 km
3,947 mi / 3,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Harare
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUQ DKR
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code BUQ DKR
ICAO Code FVBU GOOY
City Bulawayo Dakar
Country Zimbabwe Senegal
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Dakar
Elevation 4,359 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 14.740000, -17.490000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 6,352 kilometers (3,947 miles / 3,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:32 in Bulawayo, it's 00:32 in Dakar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,274 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 126° (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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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