DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,444 km
6,489 miles
MAA
Chennai
India
Distance
10,444 km
6,489 mi / 5,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR MAA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Chennai International Airport
IATA Code DKR MAA
ICAO Code GOOY VOMM
City Dakar Chennai
Country Senegal India
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 85 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 12.990000, 80.170000

Dakar (DKR) to Chennai (MAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai, India is 10,444 kilometers (6,489 miles / 5,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:43 in Dakar, it's 07:13 in Chennai. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chennai (MAA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 286° (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 Chennai International Airport (MAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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