DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,698 km
4,162 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
6,698 km
4,162 mi / 3,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR GCJ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code DKR GCJ
ICAO Code GOOY FAGC
City Dakar Midrand
Country Senegal South Africa
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 85 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Dakar (DKR) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 6,698 kilometers (4,162 miles / 3,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 18:06 in Dakar, it's 20:06 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,240 feet between the two airports. Grand Central Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Midrand (GCJ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 307° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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