DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,599 km
4,100 miles
JHW
Jamestown
United States
Distance
6,599 km
4,100 mi / 3,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR JHW
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport
IATA Code DKR JHW
ICAO Code GOOY KJHW
City Dakar Jamestown
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 1,723 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 42.150000, -79.260000

Dakar (DKR) to Jamestown (JHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) in Jamestown, United States is 6,599 kilometers (4,100 miles / 3,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 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 07:21 in Dakar, it's 02:21 in Jamestown. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,638 feet between the two airports. Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JHW) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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