DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,531 km
6,544 miles
JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,531 km
6,544 mi / 5,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR JAF
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Jaffna International Airport
IATA Code DKR JAF
ICAO Code GOOY VCCJ
City Dakar Jaffna
Country Senegal Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Colombo
Elevation 85 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 9.790000, 80.070000

Dakar (DKR) to Jaffna (JAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is 10,531 kilometers (6,544 miles / 5,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 05:38 in Dakar, it's 11:08 in Jaffna. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jaffna (JAF) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Jaffna International Airport (JAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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