DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,156 km
3,825 miles
NEL
Lakehurst
United States
Distance
6,156 km
3,825 mi / 3,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR NEL
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Lakehurst Maxfield Field
IATA Code DKR NEL
ICAO Code GOOY KNEL
City Dakar Lakehurst
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/New_York
Elevation 85 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 40.040000, -74.350000

Dakar (DKR) to Lakehurst (NEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) in Lakehurst, United States is 6,156 kilometers (3,825 miles / 3,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 20:54 in Dakar, it's 15:54 in Lakehurst. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lakehurst (NEL) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 100° (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 Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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