DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,722 km
4,177 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
6,722 km
4,177 mi / 3,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR WEL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code DKR WEL
ICAO Code GOOY FAWM
City Dakar Welkom
Country Senegal South Africa
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 85 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Dakar (DKR) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 6,722 kilometers (4,177 miles / 3,630 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 22:47 in Dakar, it's 00:47 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,314 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 309° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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