DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,200 km
4,474 miles
RFR
Rio Frio / Progreso
Costa Rica
Distance
7,200 km
4,474 mi / 3,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR RFR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Rio Frio / Progreso Airport
IATA Code DKR RFR
ICAO Code GOOY MRRF
City Dakar Rio Frio / Progreso
Country Senegal Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 85 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 10.330000, -83.890000

Dakar (DKR) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica is 7,200 kilometers (4,474 miles / 3,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:43 in Dakar, it's 13:43 in Rio Frio / Progreso. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 78° (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 Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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