DKR
Dakar
Senegal
2,860 km
1,777 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
2,860 km
1,777 mi / 1,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR SJZ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code DKR SJZ
ICAO Code GOOY LPSJ
City Dakar Velas
Country Senegal Portugal
Timezone Africa/Dakar Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 85 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 38.670000, -28.180000

Dakar (DKR) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 2,860 kilometers (1,777 miles / 1,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:01 in Dakar, it's 06:01 in Velas.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). 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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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