DKR
Dakar
Senegal
7,632 km
4,742 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
7,632 km
4,742 mi / 4,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR SHJ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code DKR SHJ
ICAO Code GOOY OMSJ
City Dakar Sharjah
Country Senegal United Arab Emirates
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Dubai
Elevation 85 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 25.330000, 55.520000

Dakar (DKR) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 7,632 kilometers (4,742 miles / 4,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Arab Emirates. 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 22:32 in Dakar, it's 02:32 in Sharjah. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 277° (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 Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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