CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
8,080 km
5,021 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
8,080 km
5,021 mi / 4,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
55°
northeast

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CVH DKR
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code CVH DKR
ICAO Code SAHE GOOY
City Lafontaine Dakar
Country Argentina Senegal
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Africa/Dakar
Elevation 5,435 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 14.740000, -17.490000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 8,080 kilometers (5,021 miles / 4,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Argentina 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 08:15 in Lafontaine, it's 11:15 in Dakar. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,350 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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