CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
3,274 km
2,035 miles
DKR
Dakar
Senegal
Distance
3,274 km
2,035 mi / 1,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
39°
northeast

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CAU DKR
Airport Name Caruaru Airport Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport
IATA Code CAU DKR
ICAO Code SNRU GOOY
City Caruaru Dakar
Country Brazil Senegal
Timezone America/Fortaleza Africa/Dakar
Elevation 1,891 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -8.280000, -36.010000 14.740000, -17.490000

Caruaru (CAU) to Dakar (DKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil to Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal is 3,274 kilometers (2,035 miles / 1,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:40 in Caruaru, it's 19:40 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 1,806 feet between the two airports. Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport sits lower than Caruaru Airport.

The return flight from Dakar (DKR) to Caruaru (CAU) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Caruaru Airport (CAU) and Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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