DKR
Dakar
Senegal
978 km
608 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
978 km
608 mi / 528 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR WYE
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code DKR WYE
ICAO Code GOOY GFYE
City Dakar Yengema
Country Senegal Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Freetown
Elevation 85 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 8.610000, -11.050000

Dakar (DKR) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 978 kilometers (608 miles / 528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Sierra Leone. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Dakar, it's 19:06 in Yengema.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,215 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 315° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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