DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,597 km
3,478 miles
GID
Gitega
Burundi
Distance
5,597 km
3,478 mi / 3,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR GID
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Gitega Airport
IATA Code DKR GID
ICAO Code GOOY HBBE
City Dakar Gitega
Country Senegal Burundi
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 85 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -3.420000, 29.910000

Dakar (DKR) to Gitega (GID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi is 5,597 kilometers (3,478 miles / 3,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Burundi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:31 in Dakar, it's 02:31 in Gitega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,656 feet between the two airports. Gitega Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gitega (GID) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 292° (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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Gitega Airport (GID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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