DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,624 km
3,494 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
5,624 km
3,494 mi / 3,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR WDH
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code DKR WDH
ICAO Code GOOY FYWH
City Dakar Windhoek
Country Senegal Namibia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 85 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Dakar (DKR) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 5,624 kilometers (3,494 miles / 3,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:30 in Dakar, it's 21:30 in Windhoek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,555 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 314° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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