DKR
Dakar
Senegal
645 km
401 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
645 km
401 mi / 348 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR RAI
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Praia International Airport
IATA Code DKR RAI
ICAO Code GOOY GVNP
City Dakar Praia
Country Senegal Cape Verde
Timezone Africa/Dakar Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 85 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 14.920000, -23.490000

Dakar (DKR) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 645 kilometers (401 miles / 348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:30 in Dakar, it's 19:30 in Praia.

The return flight from Praia (RAI) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Praia International Airport (RAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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