DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,219 km
3,243 miles
KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
Distance
5,219 km
3,243 mi / 2,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR KNM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kaniama Airport
IATA Code DKR KNM
ICAO Code GOOY FZTK
City Dakar Kaniama
Country Senegal DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 85 ft 2,772 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -7.580000, 24.150000

Dakar (DKR) to Kaniama (KNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo is 5,219 kilometers (3,243 miles / 2,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:42 in Dakar, it's 20:42 in Kaniama.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,687 feet between the two airports. Kaniama Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Kaniama (KNM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 298° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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