DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,931 km
3,685 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
5,931 km
3,685 mi / 3,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR SSX
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code DKR SSX
ICAO Code GOOY LTAQ
City Dakar Samsun
Country Senegal Turkey
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 85 ft 521 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 41.280000, 36.310000

Dakar (DKR) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 5,931 kilometers (3,685 miles / 3,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 04:48 in Dakar, it's 07:48 in Samsun. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Samsun (SSX) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 257° (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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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