DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,292 km
3,910 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
6,292 km
3,910 mi / 3,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR PYA
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code DKR PYA
ICAO Code GOOY SKVL
City Dakar Velasquez
Country Senegal Colombia
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Bogota
Elevation 85 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 5.940000, -74.460000

Dakar (DKR) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 6,292 kilometers (3,910 miles / 3,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Colombia. 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 14:40 in Dakar, it's 09:40 in Velasquez. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Velasquez (PYA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 76° (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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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