DKR
Dakar
Senegal
3,695 km
2,296 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
3,695 km
2,296 mi / 1,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR PNZ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code DKR PNZ
ICAO Code GOOY SBPL
City Dakar Petrolina
Country Senegal Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Bahia
Elevation 85 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Dakar (DKR) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 3,695 kilometers (2,296 miles / 1,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:06 in Dakar, it's 03:06 in Petrolina. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,178 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 44° (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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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