DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,319 km
3,305 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
5,319 km
3,305 mi / 2,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
47°
northeast

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DKR ISL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code DKR ISL
ICAO Code GOOY LTBA
City Dakar Istanbul
Country Senegal Turkey
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 85 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 40.980000, 28.810000

Dakar (DKR) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 5,319 kilometers (3,305 miles / 2,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Dakar, it's 23:40 in Istanbul. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (ISL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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