DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,602 km
6,588 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,602 km
6,588 mi / 5,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR RML
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code DKR RML
ICAO Code GOOY VCCC
City Dakar Colombo
Country Senegal Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Colombo
Elevation 85 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 6.820000, 79.890000

Dakar (DKR) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10,602 kilometers (6,588 miles / 5,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:52 in Dakar, it's 16:22 in Colombo. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (RML) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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