DKR
Dakar
Senegal
4,194 km
2,606 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
4,194 km
2,606 mi / 2,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
28°
north northeast

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DKR SIR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code DKR SIR
ICAO Code GOOY LSGS
City Dakar Sion
Country Senegal Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Dakar Europe/Zurich
Elevation 85 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 46.220000, 7.330000

Dakar (DKR) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 4,194 kilometers (2,606 miles / 2,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Dakar, it's 20:40 in Sion.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,500 feet between the two airports. Sion Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Sion (SIR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). 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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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