DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,163 km
4,451 miles
GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
Distance
7,163 km
4,451 mi / 3,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
273°
west

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DKR GLF
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Golfito Airport
IATA Code DKR GLF
ICAO Code GOOY MRGF
City Dakar Golfito
Country Senegal Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 85 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 8.650000, -83.180000

Dakar (DKR) to Golfito (GLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica is 7,163 kilometers (4,451 miles / 3,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:30 in Dakar, it's 00:30 in Golfito. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Golfito (GLF) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 78° (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 Golfito Airport (GLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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