DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,436 km
5,863 miles
PJB
Payson
United States
Distance
9,436 km
5,863 mi / 5,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR PJB
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Payson Airport
IATA Code DKR PJB
ICAO Code GOOY KPAN
City Dakar Payson
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Phoenix
Elevation 85 ft 5,157 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 34.260000, -111.340000

Dakar (DKR) to Payson (PJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Payson Airport (PJB) in Payson, United States is 9,436 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 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 12:10 in Dakar, it's 05:10 in Payson. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,072 feet between the two airports. Payson 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 Payson (PJB) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Payson Airport (PJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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