DKR
Dakar
Senegal
6,839 km
4,250 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
6,839 km
4,250 mi / 3,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR XIJ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code DKR XIJ
ICAO Code GOOY OKAJ
City Dakar Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Senegal Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 85 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 28.930000, 47.790000

Dakar (DKR) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 6,839 kilometers (4,250 miles / 3,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Kuwait. 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 02:40 in Dakar, it's 05:40 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 272° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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