DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,471 km
4,021 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
6,471 km
4,021 mi / 3,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR LLW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code DKR LLW
ICAO Code GOOY FWKI
City Dakar Lilongwe
Country Senegal Malawi
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 85 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Dakar (DKR) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 6,471 kilometers (4,021 miles / 3,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 10:21 in Dakar, it's 12:21 in Lilongwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,950 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 297° (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 Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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