DKR
Dakar
Senegal
850 km
528 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
850 km
528 mi / 459 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR HGS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code DKR HGS
ICAO Code GOOY GFHA
City Dakar Freetown
Country Senegal Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Freetown
Elevation 85 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 8.400000, -13.130000

Dakar (DKR) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 850 kilometers (528 miles / 459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Sierra Leone. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:30 in Dakar, it's 19:30 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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