DKR
Dakar
Senegal
4,656 km
2,893 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
4,656 km
2,893 mi / 2,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR RFA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code DKR RFA
ICAO Code GOOY FEGR
City Dakar Rafai
Country Senegal Central African Republic
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Bangui
Elevation 85 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 4.990000, 23.930000

Dakar (DKR) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 4,656 kilometers (2,893 miles / 2,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Central African Republic. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:09 in Dakar, it's 18:09 in Rafai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,674 feet between the two airports. Rafai Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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