DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,591 km
3,474 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
5,591 km
3,474 mi / 3,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR KCU
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code DKR KCU
ICAO Code GOOY HUMI
City Dakar Masindi
Country Senegal Uganda
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Kampala
Elevation 85 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 1.760000, 31.740000

Dakar (DKR) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 5,591 kilometers (3,474 miles / 3,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Uganda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:01 in Dakar, it's 00:01 in Masindi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,765 feet between the two airports. Masindi Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Masindi (KCU) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 288° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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