CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,323 km
4,550 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
7,323 km
4,550 mi / 3,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN DKR
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code CUN DKR
ICAO Code MMUN GOOY
City Cancun Dakar
Country Mexico Senegal
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Dakar
Elevation 22 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 14.740000, -17.490000

Cancun (CUN) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 7,323 kilometers (4,550 miles / 3,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:56 in Cancun, it's 05:56 in Dakar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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