DKR
Dakar
Senegal
3,572 km
2,219 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
3,572 km
2,219 mi / 1,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
96°
east

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DKR PLF
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code DKR PLF
ICAO Code GOOY FTTP
City Dakar Pala
Country Senegal Chad
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 85 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 9.380000, 14.930000

Dakar (DKR) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 3,572 kilometers (2,219 miles / 1,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Chad. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:34 in Dakar, it's 13:34 in Pala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,447 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 283° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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