DKR
Dakar
Senegal
11,407 km
7,088 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
11,407 km
7,088 mi / 6,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR JIC
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code DKR JIC
ICAO Code GOOY ZLJC
City Dakar Jinchang
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.540000, 102.350000

Dakar (DKR) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 11,407 kilometers (7,088 miles / 6,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Dakar, it's 00:57 in Jinchang. 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 4,655 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). 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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.