DKR
Dakar
Senegal
2,918 km
1,813 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
2,918 km
1,813 mi / 1,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR JOS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code DKR JOS
ICAO Code GOOY DNJO
City Dakar Jos
Country Senegal Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Lagos
Elevation 85 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 9.640000, 8.870000

Dakar (DKR) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 2,918 kilometers (1,813 miles / 1,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:49 in Dakar, it's 15:49 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,147 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 284° (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 Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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