DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,963 km
4,327 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
6,963 km
4,327 mi / 3,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR NCS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code DKR NCS
ICAO Code GOOY FANC
City Dakar Newcastle
Country Senegal South Africa
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 85 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Dakar (DKR) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 6,963 kilometers (4,327 miles / 3,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Dakar, it's 19:28 in Newcastle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,989 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 307° (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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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