DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,194 km
4,470 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
7,194 km
4,470 mi / 3,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR RCB
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code DKR RCB
ICAO Code GOOY FARB
City Dakar Richards Bay
Country Senegal South Africa
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 85 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Dakar (DKR) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 7,194 kilometers (4,470 miles / 3,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Dakar, it's 17:27 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 305° (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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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