DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,579 km
3,467 miles
KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
Distance
5,579 km
3,467 mi / 3,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR KRE
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kirundo Airport
IATA Code DKR KRE
ICAO Code GOOY HBBO
City Dakar Kirundo
Country Senegal Burundi
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 85 ft 4,511 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -2.540000, 30.090000

Dakar (DKR) to Kirundo (KRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi is 5,579 kilometers (3,467 miles / 3,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Dakar, it's 03:54 in Kirundo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,426 feet between the two airports. Kirundo Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Kirundo (KRE) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 292° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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