DKR
Dakar
Senegal
4,259 km
2,646 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
4,259 km
2,646 mi / 2,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR LUG
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code DKR LUG
ICAO Code GOOY LSZA
City Dakar Lugano
Country Senegal Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Zurich
Elevation 85 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 46.000000, 8.910000

Dakar (DKR) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 4,259 kilometers (2,646 miles / 2,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:02 in Dakar, it's 17:02 in Lugano.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). 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 Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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