DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,382 km
3,966 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
6,382 km
3,966 mi / 3,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR RIG
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code DKR RIG
ICAO Code GOOY SJRG
City Dakar Rio Grande
Country Senegal Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 85 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Dakar (DKR) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 6,382 kilometers (3,966 miles / 3,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 16:29 in Dakar, it's 13:29 in Rio Grande. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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