DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,524 km
5,297 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
8,524 km
5,297 mi / 4,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR WCH
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code DKR WCH
ICAO Code GOOY SCTN
City Dakar Chaiten
Country Senegal Chile
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Santiago
Elevation 85 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Dakar (DKR) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 8,524 kilometers (5,297 miles / 4,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Dakar, it's 23:06 in Chaiten. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chaiten (WCH) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). 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 Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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