DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,503 km
4,040 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
6,503 km
4,040 mi / 3,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR VRU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code DKR VRU
ICAO Code GOOY FAVB
City Dakar Vyrburg
Country Senegal South Africa
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 85 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Dakar (DKR) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 6,503 kilometers (4,040 miles / 3,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:30 in Dakar, it's 04:30 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,835 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 310° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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