Airport Comparison
| DKR | JDA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport | Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field |
| IATA Code | DKR | JDA |
| ICAO Code | GOOY | KGCD |
| City | Dakar | John Day |
| Country | Senegal | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 85 ft | 3,703 ft |
| Coordinates | 14.740000, -17.490000 | 44.400000, -118.970000 |
Dakar (DKR) to John Day (JDA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) in John Day, United States is 9,749 kilometers (6,058 miles / 5,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
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 16:13 in Dakar, it's 08:13 in John Day. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,618 feet between the two airports. Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.
The return flight from John Day (JDA) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 72° (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 Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.