DKR
Dakar
Senegal
8,153 km
5,066 miles
JMS
Jamestown
United States
Distance
8,153 km
5,066 mi / 4,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR JMS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Jamestown Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR JMS
ICAO Code GOOY KJMS
City Dakar Jamestown
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 46.930000, -98.680000

Dakar (DKR) to Jamestown (JMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) in Jamestown, United States is 8,153 kilometers (5,066 miles / 4,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 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 16:48 in Dakar, it's 10:48 in Jamestown. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,415 feet between the two airports. Jamestown Regional Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JMS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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