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Flights Brussels → Dakar

BRU → DKR

13.2
Average risk (Low)
4
Airlines

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.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~4,477 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Brussels (BRU) → Dakar (DKR) route is operated by Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.2/100 (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

Time difference
2h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
18:01
Elevation DKR
85 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A330-300
Est. CO₂/passenger
~403 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Brussels Airlines (SN) 94% 9 min 0.9%
Lufthansa Cargo (LH) 76% 15 min 7.1%
United Airlines (UA) 74% 10 min 6.9%

Frequently asked questions about BRU-DKR

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.