DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,078 km
3,155 miles
SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
Distance
5,078 km
3,155 mi / 2,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SSO
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sao Lourenco Airport
IATA Code DKR SSO
ICAO Code GOOY SNLO
City Dakar Sao Lourenco
Country Senegal Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 85 ft 2,871 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -22.090000, -45.040000

Dakar (DKR) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 5,078 kilometers (3,155 miles / 2,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 12:18 in Dakar, it's 09:18 in Sao Lourenco. 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 2,786 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 39° (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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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