DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,178 km
4,460 miles
PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
Distance
7,178 km
4,460 mi / 3,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

DKR PJM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Puerto Jimenez Airport
IATA Code DKR PJM
ICAO Code GOOY MRPJ
City Dakar Puerto Jimenez
Country Senegal Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 85 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 8.530000, -83.300000

Dakar (DKR) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 7,178 kilometers (4,460 miles / 3,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 23:37 in Dakar, it's 17:37 in Puerto Jimenez. 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 Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 78° (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 Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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