DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,293 km
3,910 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
6,293 km
3,910 mi / 3,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR KGJ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code DKR KGJ
ICAO Code GOOY FWKA
City Dakar Karonga
Country Senegal Malawi
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 85 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Dakar (DKR) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 6,293 kilometers (3,910 miles / 3,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:36 in Dakar, it's 17:36 in Karonga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,680 feet between the two airports. Karonga Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Karonga (KGJ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 295° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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