DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,155 km
3,203 miles
GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
Distance
5,155 km
3,203 mi / 2,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR GDJ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Gandajika Airport
IATA Code DKR GDJ
ICAO Code GOOY FZWC
City Dakar Gandajika
Country Senegal DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 85 ft 2,618 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -6.730000, 23.950000

Dakar (DKR) to Gandajika (GDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo is 5,155 kilometers (3,203 miles / 2,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:04 in Dakar, it's 11:04 in Gandajika.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,533 feet between the two airports. Gandajika Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Gandajika (GDJ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 298° (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 Gandajika Airport (GDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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