DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,907 km
5,535 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
8,907 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR RGL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code DKR RGL
ICAO Code GOOY SAWG
City Dakar Rio Gallegos
Country Senegal Argentina
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 85 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Dakar (DKR) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 8,907 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Argentina. 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 15:05 in Dakar, it's 12:05 in Rio Gallegos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 51° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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