DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,662 km
3,518 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
5,662 km
3,518 mi / 3,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
140°
southeast

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DKR SZM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code DKR SZM
ICAO Code GOOY FYSS
City Dakar N/A
Country Senegal Namibia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 85 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Dakar (DKR) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 5,662 kilometers (3,518 miles / 3,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:11 in Dakar, it's 11:11 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,369 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 317° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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