DKR
Dakar
Senegal
4,186 km
2,601 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
4,186 km
2,601 mi / 2,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR QLS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code DKR QLS
ICAO Code GOOY LSGL
City Dakar Lausanne
Country Senegal Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Zurich
Elevation 85 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 46.550000, 6.620000

Dakar (DKR) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 4,186 kilometers (2,601 miles / 2,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Dakar, it's 23:30 in Lausanne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,956 feet between the two airports. Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Lausanne (QLS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). 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 Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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