DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,115 km
4,421 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
7,115 km
4,421 mi / 3,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR LIO
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code DKR LIO
ICAO Code GOOY MRLM
City Dakar Puerto Limon
Country Senegal Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 85 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 9.960000, -83.020000

Dakar (DKR) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 7,115 kilometers (4,421 miles / 3,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Dakar, it's 16:59 in Puerto Limon. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puerto Limon (LIO) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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