DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,325 km
3,309 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,325 km
3,309 mi / 2,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
47°
northeast

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DKR IST
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code DKR IST
ICAO Code GOOY LTFM
City Dakar Istanbul
Country Senegal Turkey
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 85 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 41.280000, 28.750000

Dakar (DKR) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,325 kilometers (3,309 miles / 2,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Dakar, it's 23:20 in Istanbul. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 250° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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