DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,817 km
3,615 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
5,817 km
3,615 mi / 3,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR SJQ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code DKR SJQ
ICAO Code GOOY FLSS
City Dakar Sesheke
Country Senegal Zambia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 85 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Dakar (DKR) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 5,817 kilometers (3,615 miles / 3,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Dakar, it's 00:19 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,015 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 305° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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