DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,198 km
5,094 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
8,198 km
5,094 mi / 4,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
116°
east southeast

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DKR VAT
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code DKR VAT
ICAO Code GOOY FMMY
City Dakar Vatomandry
Country Senegal Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Dakar Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 85 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Dakar (DKR) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 8,198 kilometers (5,094 miles / 4,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Dakar, it's 00:29 in Vatomandry. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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