DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,255 km
5,751 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
9,255 km
5,751 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SJN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code DKR SJN
ICAO Code GOOY KSJN
City Dakar St Johns
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Phoenix
Elevation 85 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 34.520000, -109.380000

Dakar (DKR) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 9,255 kilometers (5,751 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying 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 18:12 in Dakar, it's 11:12 in St Johns. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,652 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 77° (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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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