DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,071 km
3,772 miles
QCN
Canela
Brazil
Distance
6,071 km
3,772 mi / 3,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR QCN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Canela Airport
IATA Code DKR QCN
ICAO Code GOOY SSCN
City Dakar Canela
Country Senegal Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 85 ft 2,723 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -29.370000, -50.830000

Dakar (DKR) to Canela (QCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Canela Airport (QCN) in Canela, Brazil is 6,071 kilometers (3,772 miles / 3,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Brazil. 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 02:25 in Dakar, it's 23:25 in Canela. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,638 feet between the two airports. Canela Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Canela (QCN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 41° (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 Canela Airport (QCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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