DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,869 km
6,132 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
9,869 km
6,132 mi / 5,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR NJK
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code DKR NJK
ICAO Code GOOY KNJK
City Dakar El Centro
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 32.800000, -115.700000

Dakar (DKR) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 9,869 kilometers (6,132 miles / 5,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 17:11 in Dakar, it's 09:11 in El Centro. With a 8-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 El Centro (NJK) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.