DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,037 km
3,751 miles
KEY
Kericho
Kenya
Distance
6,037 km
3,751 mi / 3,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
101°
east southeast

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DKR KEY
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kericho Airport
IATA Code DKR KEY
ICAO Code GOOY HKKR
City Dakar Kericho
Country Senegal Kenya
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 85 ft 6,562 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -0.420000, 35.250000

Dakar (DKR) to Kericho (KEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya is 6,037 kilometers (3,751 miles / 3,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Dakar, it's 01:21 in Kericho. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,477 feet between the two airports. Kericho 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 Kericho (KEY) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 289° (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 Kericho Airport (KEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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