DKR
Dakar
Senegal
4,938 km
3,069 miles
JDR
Sao Joao Del Rei
Brazil
Distance
4,938 km
3,069 mi / 2,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR JDR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport
IATA Code DKR JDR
ICAO Code GOOY SNJR
City Dakar Sao Joao Del Rei
Country Senegal Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 85 ft 3,117 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -21.090000, -44.220000

Dakar (DKR) to Sao Joao Del Rei (JDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR) in Sao Joao Del Rei, Brazil is 4,938 kilometers (3,069 miles / 2,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Dakar, it's 17:08 in Sao Joao Del Rei. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,032 feet between the two airports. Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Joao Del Rei (JDR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 38° (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 Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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