DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,958 km
3,702 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
5,958 km
3,702 mi / 3,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR KTL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code DKR KTL
ICAO Code GOOY HKKT
City Dakar Kitale
Country Senegal Kenya
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 85 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 0.970000, 34.960000

Dakar (DKR) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 5,958 kilometers (3,702 miles / 3,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 04:55 in Dakar, it's 07:55 in Kitale. 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 5,985 feet between the two airports. Kitale 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 Kitale (KTL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 288° (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 Kitale Airport (KTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.