DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,313 km
3,301 miles
JLS
Jales
Brazil
Distance
5,313 km
3,301 mi / 2,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DKR JLS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Jales Airport
IATA Code DKR JLS
ICAO Code GOOY SDJL
City Dakar Jales
Country Senegal Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 85 ft 1,496 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -20.290000, -50.550000

Dakar (DKR) to Jales (JLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Jales Airport (JLS) in Jales, Brazil is 5,313 kilometers (3,301 miles / 2,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 16:18 in Dakar, it's 13:18 in Jales. 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 1,411 feet between the two airports. Jales Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Jales (JLS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 45° (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 Jales Airport (JLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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