DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,742 km
4,189 miles
VRA
Varadero
Cuba
Distance
6,742 km
4,189 mi / 3,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR VRA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport
IATA Code DKR VRA
ICAO Code GOOY MUVR
City Dakar Varadero
Country Senegal Cuba
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Havana
Elevation 85 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 23.030000, -81.440000

Dakar (DKR) to Varadero (VRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) in Varadero, Cuba is 6,742 kilometers (4,189 miles / 3,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Dakar, it's 20:28 in Varadero. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Varadero (VRA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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