DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
8,162 km
5,072 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
8,162 km
5,072 mi / 4,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
287°
west northwest

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DES DKR
Airport Name Desroches Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code DES DKR
ICAO Code FSDR GOOY
City Desroches Island Dakar
Country Seychelles Senegal
Timezone Indian/Mahe Africa/Dakar
Elevation 10 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 14.740000, -17.490000

Desroches Island (DES) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 8,162 kilometers (5,072 miles / 4,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:39 in Desroches Island, it's 21:39 in Dakar. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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