DKR
Dakar
Senegal
2,757 km
1,713 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
2,757 km
1,713 mi / 1,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
95°
east

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DKR ZAR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code DKR ZAR
ICAO Code GOOY DNZA
City Dakar Zaria
Country Senegal Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Lagos
Elevation 85 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 11.130000, 7.690000

Dakar (DKR) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 2,757 kilometers (1,713 miles / 1,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:57 in Dakar, it's 19:57 in Zaria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,085 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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