DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,182 km
4,463 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
7,182 km
4,463 mi / 3,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR RFS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code DKR RFS
ICAO Code GOOY MNRT
City Dakar La Rosita
Country Senegal Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Managua
Elevation 85 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 13.890000, -84.410000

Dakar (DKR) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 7,182 kilometers (4,463 miles / 3,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 20:30 in Dakar, it's 14:30 in La Rosita. 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 La Rosita (RFS) 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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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