DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,417 km
5,230 miles
OAX
Oaxaca
Mexico
Distance
8,417 km
5,230 mi / 4,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR OAX
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Xoxocotlan International Airport
IATA Code DKR OAX
ICAO Code GOOY MMOX
City Dakar Oaxaca
Country Senegal Mexico
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Mexico_City
Elevation 85 ft 4,989 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 17.000000, -96.730000

Dakar (DKR) to Oaxaca (OAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico is 8,417 kilometers (5,230 miles / 4,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:38 in Dakar, it's 17:38 in Oaxaca. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,904 feet between the two airports. Xoxocotlan International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Oaxaca (OAX) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). 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 Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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