DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,000 km
3,728 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
6,000 km
3,728 mi / 3,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR RCH
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code DKR RCH
ICAO Code GOOY SKRH
City Dakar Riohacha
Country Senegal Colombia
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Bogota
Elevation 85 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 11.530000, -72.930000

Dakar (DKR) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 6,000 kilometers (3,728 miles / 3,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 12:45 in Dakar, it's 07:45 in Riohacha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riohacha (RCH) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 80° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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