DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,356 km
3,328 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,356 km
3,328 mi / 2,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR SAW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code DKR SAW
ICAO Code GOOY LTFJ
City Dakar Istanbul
Country Senegal Turkey
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 85 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 40.900000, 29.310000

Dakar (DKR) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,356 kilometers (3,328 miles / 2,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:45 in Dakar, it's 11:45 in Istanbul. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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