DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,649 km
4,132 miles
MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
Distance
6,649 km
4,132 mi / 3,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR MAI
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Mangochi Airport
IATA Code DKR MAI
ICAO Code GOOY FWMG
City Dakar Mangochi
Country Senegal Malawi
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 85 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -14.480000, 35.270000

Dakar (DKR) to Mangochi (MAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi is 6,649 kilometers (4,132 miles / 3,590 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 15:06 in Dakar, it's 17:06 in Mangochi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,495 feet between the two airports. Mangochi Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

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

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