CIP
Chipata
Zambia
6,346 km
3,943 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
6,346 km
3,943 mi / 3,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
298°
west northwest

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CIP DKR
Airport Name Chipata Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code CIP DKR
ICAO Code FLCP GOOY
City Chipata Dakar
Country Zambia Senegal
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Dakar
Elevation 3,360 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -13.560000, 32.590000 14.740000, -17.490000

Chipata (CIP) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 6,346 kilometers (3,943 miles / 3,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Chipata, it's 21:49 in Dakar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,275 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Chipata Airport.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Chipata (CIP) follows a heading of 117° (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 Chipata Airport (CIP) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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