DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,547 km
4,068 miles
LMB
Salima
Malawi
Distance
6,547 km
4,068 mi / 3,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR LMB
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Salima Airport
IATA Code DKR LMB
ICAO Code GOOY FWSM
City Dakar Salima
Country Senegal Malawi
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 85 ft 1,688 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -13.760000, 34.580000

Dakar (DKR) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 6,547 kilometers (4,068 miles / 3,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:20 in Dakar, it's 00:20 in Salima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,603 feet between the two airports. Salima Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Salima (LMB) 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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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