DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,479 km
4,026 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
6,479 km
4,026 mi / 3,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
51°
northeast

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DKR KSY
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code DKR KSY
ICAO Code GOOY LTCF
City Dakar Kars
Country Senegal Turkey
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 85 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 40.560000, 43.120000

Dakar (DKR) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 6,479 kilometers (4,026 miles / 3,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 13:40 in Dakar, it's 16:40 in Kars. 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 5,804 feet between the two airports. Kars Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kars (KSY) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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