DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,396 km
4,596 miles
MKL
Jackson
United States
Distance
7,396 km
4,596 mi / 3,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR MKL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport
IATA Code DKR MKL
ICAO Code GOOY KMKL
City Dakar Jackson
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 85 ft 433 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 35.600000, -88.920000

Dakar (DKR) to Jackson (MKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) in Jackson, United States is 7,396 kilometers (4,596 miles / 3,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 17:33 in Dakar, it's 11:33 in Jackson. 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.

The return flight from Jackson (MKL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 88° (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 Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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