DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,407 km
4,603 miles
TNO
Santa Cruz
Costa Rica
Distance
7,407 km
4,603 mi / 4,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR TNO
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code DKR TNO
ICAO Code GOOY MRTM
City Dakar Santa Cruz
Country Senegal Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 85 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 10.310000, -85.820000

Dakar (DKR) to Santa Cruz (TNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica is 7,407 kilometers (4,603 miles / 4,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:16 in Dakar, it's 12:16 in Santa Cruz. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (TNO) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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