DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,896 km
5,528 miles
ZCL
Zacatecas
Mexico
Distance
8,896 km
5,528 mi / 4,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR ZCL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA Code DKR ZCL
ICAO Code GOOY MMZC
City Dakar Zacatecas
Country Senegal Mexico
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Mexico_City
Elevation 85 ft 7,141 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 22.900000, -102.690000

Dakar (DKR) to Zacatecas (ZCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico is 8,896 kilometers (5,528 miles / 4,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Mexico. 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 04:46 in Dakar, it's 22:46 in Zacatecas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,056 feet between the two airports. General Leobardo C. Ruiz 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 Zacatecas (ZCL) 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 General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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