DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,990 km
3,722 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
5,990 km
3,722 mi / 3,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR VFA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code DKR VFA
ICAO Code GOOY FVFA
City Dakar Victoria Falls
Country Senegal Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Harare
Elevation 85 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Dakar (DKR) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 5,990 kilometers (3,722 miles / 3,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:22 in Dakar, it's 00:22 in Victoria Falls.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,405 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 305° (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 Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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