DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,235 km
3,253 miles
KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
Distance
5,235 km
3,253 mi / 2,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR KLY
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kinkungwa Airport
IATA Code DKR KLY
ICAO Code GOOY FZOD
City Dakar Kalima
Country Senegal DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 85 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -2.580000, 26.730000

Dakar (DKR) to Kalima (KLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo is 5,235 kilometers (3,253 miles / 2,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Dakar, it's 22:04 in Kalima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,723 feet between the two airports. Kinkungwa Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Kalima (KLY) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 293° (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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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