DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,312 km
3,922 miles
KIN
Kingston
Jamaica
Distance
6,312 km
3,922 mi / 3,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR KIN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Norman Manley International Airport
IATA Code DKR KIN
ICAO Code GOOY MKJP
City Dakar Kingston
Country Senegal Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Jamaica
Elevation 85 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 17.940000, -76.790000

Dakar (DKR) to Kingston (KIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica is 6,312 kilometers (3,922 miles / 3,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Jamaica. 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 03:23 in Dakar, it's 22:23 in Kingston. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kingston (KIN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 84° (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 Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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