DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,890 km
4,281 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
6,890 km
4,281 mi / 3,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR NLP
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code DKR NLP
ICAO Code GOOY FANS
City Dakar Nelspruit
Country Senegal South Africa
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 85 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Dakar (DKR) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 6,890 kilometers (4,281 miles / 3,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Dakar, it's 03:29 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,790 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 305° (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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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