DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,561 km
3,456 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,561 km
3,456 mi / 3,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR KGL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DKR KGL
ICAO Code GOOY HRYR
City Dakar Kigali
Country Senegal Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Kigali
Elevation 85 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Dakar (DKR) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,561 kilometers (3,456 miles / 3,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:22 in Dakar, it's 10:22 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,774 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 291° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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