DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,551 km
6,556 miles
JIR
Jiri
Nepal
Distance
10,551 km
6,556 mi / 5,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR JIR
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Jiri Airport
IATA Code DKR JIR
ICAO Code GOOY VNJI
City Dakar Jiri
Country Senegal Nepal
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 85 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 27.620000, 86.220000

Dakar (DKR) to Jiri (JIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal is 10,551 kilometers (6,556 miles / 5,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Nepal. 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 12:56 in Dakar, it's 18:41 in Jiri. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,915 feet between the two airports. Jiri Airport 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 Jiri (JIR) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 289° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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