Flights Paris → Dakar
CDG → DKR
How long is the flight from Paris to Dakar?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Dakar (DKR) takes about 5h 42m. 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 Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, to Dakar. The destination airport serves over 1.9 million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in West Africa.
The Paris (CDG) → Dakar (DKR) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways. 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 Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Dakar: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Dakar (DKR) heads south-west for about 4,225 km, a flight time of roughly 5h 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating CDG-DKR
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Frequently asked questions about CDG-DKR
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Dakar (DKR) takes about 5h 42m. 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 2 airlines: Air France, ITA Airways.
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The Paris-Dakar route is about 4,225 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.
