DKR
Dakar
Senegal
4,544 km
2,823 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
4,544 km
2,823 mi / 2,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR LUS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code DKR LUS
ICAO Code GOOY FZCE
City Dakar Lusanga
Country Senegal DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 85 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Dakar (DKR) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 4,544 kilometers (2,823 miles / 2,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 06:30 in Dakar, it's 07:30 in Lusanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,280 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 299° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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