DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,514 km
4,048 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
6,514 km
4,048 mi / 3,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR NJF
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code DKR NJF
ICAO Code GOOY ORNI
City Dakar Najaf
Country Senegal Iraq
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 85 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 31.990000, 44.400000

Dakar (DKR) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 6,514 kilometers (4,048 miles / 3,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Iraq. 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 23:27 in Dakar, it's 02:27 in Najaf. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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