CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
7,047 km
4,379 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
7,047 km
4,379 mi / 3,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUE DKR
Airport Name Mariscal Lamar Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code CUE DKR
ICAO Code SECU GOOY
City Cuenca Dakar
Country Ecuador Senegal
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Dakar
Elevation 8,306 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -2.890000, -78.980000 14.740000, -17.490000

Cuenca (CUE) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 7,047 kilometers (4,379 miles / 3,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Ecuador with Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:35 in Cuenca, it's 01:35 in Dakar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,221 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Mariscal Lamar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Cuenca (CUE) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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