DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,021 km
4,362 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
7,021 km
4,362 mi / 3,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR UNE
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code DKR UNE
ICAO Code GOOY FXQN
City Dakar Qacha's Nek
Country Senegal Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Maseru
Elevation 85 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Dakar (DKR) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 7,021 kilometers (4,362 miles / 3,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:59 in Dakar, it's 12:59 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,015 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 309° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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