DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,163 km
4,451 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
7,163 km
4,451 mi / 3,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR MCH
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code DKR MCH
ICAO Code GOOY SEMH
City Dakar Machala
Country Senegal Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Guayaquil
Elevation 85 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Dakar (DKR) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 7,163 kilometers (4,451 miles / 3,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:57 in Dakar, it's 04:57 in Machala. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Machala (MCH) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 72° (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 General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) 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.