BUO
Burao
Somalia
6,858 km
4,261 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
6,858 km
4,261 mi / 3,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
282°
west northwest

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BUO DKR
Airport Name Burao Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code BUO DKR
ICAO Code HCMV GOOY
City Burao Dakar
Country Somalia Senegal
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Dakar
Elevation 3,400 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 14.740000, -17.490000

Burao (BUO) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 6,858 kilometers (4,261 miles / 3,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Somalia with Senegal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Burao, it's 11:53 in Dakar. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,315 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Burao Airport.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 87° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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