DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,667 km
3,521 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
5,667 km
3,521 mi / 3,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR SWX
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code DKR SWX
ICAO Code GOOY FBSW
City Dakar Shakawe
Country Senegal Botswana
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 85 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Dakar (DKR) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 5,667 kilometers (3,521 miles / 3,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Botswana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:05 in Dakar, it's 13:05 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,294 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 308° (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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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