DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,030 km
3,125 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,030 km
3,125 mi / 2,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR GIG
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DKR GIG
ICAO Code GOOY SBGL
City Dakar Rio De Janeiro
Country Senegal Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 85 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Dakar (DKR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,030 kilometers (3,125 miles / 2,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:58 in Dakar, it's 02:58 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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