DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,070 km
4,393 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
7,070 km
4,393 mi / 3,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR PUZ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code DKR PUZ
ICAO Code GOOY MNPC
City Dakar Puerto Cabezas
Country Senegal Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Managua
Elevation 85 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 14.050000, -83.390000

Dakar (DKR) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 7,070 kilometers (4,393 miles / 3,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Dakar, it's 21:15 in Puerto Cabezas. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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