DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,147 km
3,820 miles
SMR
Santa Marta
Colombia
Distance
6,147 km
3,820 mi / 3,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR SMR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code DKR SMR
ICAO Code GOOY SKSM
City Dakar Santa Marta
Country Senegal Colombia
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Bogota
Elevation 85 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 11.120000, -74.230000

Dakar (DKR) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 6,147 kilometers (3,820 miles / 3,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Colombia. 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 19:43 in Dakar, it's 14:43 in Santa Marta. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Marta (SMR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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