DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,406 km
3,981 miles
EOH
Medellin
Colombia
Distance
6,406 km
3,981 mi / 3,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR EOH
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
IATA Code DKR EOH
ICAO Code GOOY SKMD
City Dakar Medellin
Country Senegal Colombia
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Bogota
Elevation 85 ft 4,949 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 6.220000, -75.590000

Dakar (DKR) to Medellin (EOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) in Medellin, Colombia is 6,406 kilometers (3,981 miles / 3,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:28 in Dakar, it's 06:28 in Medellin. 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 4,864 feet between the two airports. Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Medellin (EOH) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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