DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,533 km
4,681 miles
HKS
Jackson
United States
Distance
7,533 km
4,681 mi / 4,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
299°
west northwest

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DKR HKS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Hawkins Field
IATA Code DKR HKS
ICAO Code GOOY KHKS
City Dakar Jackson
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 341 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 32.330000, -90.220000

Dakar (DKR) to Jackson (HKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Hawkins Field (HKS) in Jackson, United States is 7,533 kilometers (4,681 miles / 4,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 United States. 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 14:59 in Dakar, it's 08:59 in Jackson. 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.

The return flight from Jackson (HKS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Hawkins Field (HKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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