DKR
Dakar
Senegal
4,041 km
2,511 miles
LYS
Lyon
France
Distance
4,041 km
2,511 mi / 2,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR LYS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport
IATA Code DKR LYS
ICAO Code GOOY LFLL
City Dakar Lyon
Country Senegal France
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Paris
Elevation 85 ft 821 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 45.730000, 5.090000

Dakar (DKR) to Lyon (LYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) in Lyon, France is 4,041 kilometers (2,511 miles / 2,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:46 in Dakar, it's 23:46 in Lyon.

The return flight from Lyon (LYS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). 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 Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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