DKR
Dakar
Senegal
13,936 km
8,660 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,936 km
8,660 mi / 7,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR NRT
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code DKR NRT
ICAO Code GOOY RJAA
City Dakar Tokyo
Country Senegal Japan
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 85 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 35.760000, 140.390000

Dakar (DKR) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,936 kilometers (8,660 miles / 7,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:20 in Dakar, it's 17:20 in Tokyo. With a 9-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) 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.