Flights Brussels → Dakar
BRU → DKR
How long is the flight from Brussels to Dakar?
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Dakar (DKR) takes about 6h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Brussels to Dakar, using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Dakar sees approximately 1,965,223 passengers per year, indicating a significant volume of air traffic.
The Brussels (BRU) → Dakar (DKR) route is operated by Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Dakar the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Dakar: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Dakar (DKR) heads south-west for about 4,477 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 1m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Dakar it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating BRU-DKR
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BRU-DKR
The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Dakar (DKR) takes about 6h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Dakar, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Brussels-Dakar route is about 4,477 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
