DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,988 km
3,721 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
5,988 km
3,721 mi / 3,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR MMQ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code DKR MMQ
ICAO Code GOOY FLBA
City Dakar Mbala
Country Senegal Zambia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 85 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Dakar (DKR) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 5,988 kilometers (3,721 miles / 3,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Dakar, it's 00:17 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,369 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 296° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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