DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,165 km
3,830 miles
KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
Distance
6,165 km
3,830 mi / 3,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR KAB
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kariba International Airport
IATA Code DKR KAB
ICAO Code GOOY FVKB
City Dakar Kariba
Country Senegal Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Harare
Elevation 85 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -16.520000, 28.890000

Dakar (DKR) to Kariba (KAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe is 6,165 kilometers (3,830 miles / 3,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:53 in Dakar, it's 00:53 in Kariba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,621 feet between the two airports. Kariba International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Kariba (KAB) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 302° (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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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