DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,441 km
4,002 miles
DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
Distance
6,441 km
4,002 mi / 3,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR DWA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Dwangwa Airport
IATA Code DKR DWA
ICAO Code GOOY FWDW
City Dakar Dwangwa
Country Senegal Malawi
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 85 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -12.520000, 34.130000

Dakar (DKR) to Dwangwa (DWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi is 6,441 kilometers (4,002 miles / 3,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:41 in Dakar, it's 19:41 in Dwangwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,520 feet between the two airports. Dwangwa Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Dwangwa (DWA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Dwangwa Airport (DWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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