DKR
Dakar
Senegal
4,820 km
2,995 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
4,820 km
2,995 mi / 2,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR HER
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code DKR HER
ICAO Code GOOY LGIR
City Dakar Heraklion
Country Senegal Greece
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Athens
Elevation 85 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 35.340000, 25.180000

Dakar (DKR) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 4,820 kilometers (2,995 miles / 2,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Dakar, it's 00:03 in Heraklion.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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