DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,302 km
4,537 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
7,302 km
4,537 mi / 3,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR JAP
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code DKR JAP
ICAO Code GOOY MRCH
City Dakar Puntarenas
Country Senegal Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 85 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 9.980000, -84.770000

Dakar (DKR) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 7,302 kilometers (4,537 miles / 3,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 17:09 in Dakar, it's 11:09 in Puntarenas. 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 Puntarenas (JAP) 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 Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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