DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,501 km
5,282 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
8,501 km
5,282 mi / 4,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR SKD
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code DKR SKD
ICAO Code GOOY UTSS
City Dakar Samarkand
Country Senegal Uzbekistan
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 85 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 39.700000, 66.980000

Dakar (DKR) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 8,501 kilometers (5,282 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 16:18 in Dakar, it's 21:18 in Samarkand. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,139 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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