DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,539 km
4,063 miles
ORU
Oruro
Bolivia
Distance
6,539 km
4,063 mi / 3,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR ORU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Juan Mendoza Airport
IATA Code DKR ORU
ICAO Code GOOY SLOR
City Dakar Oruro
Country Senegal Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/La_Paz
Elevation 85 ft 12,152 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -17.960000, -67.080000

Dakar (DKR) to Oruro (ORU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) in Oruro, Bolivia is 6,539 kilometers (4,063 miles / 3,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Bolivia. 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 21:02 in Dakar, it's 17:02 in Oruro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,067 feet between the two airports. Juan Mendoza Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Oruro (ORU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 59° (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 Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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