DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,811 km
7,961 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
12,811 km
7,961 mi / 6,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR YJS
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code DKR YJS
ICAO Code GOOY ZKSE
City Dakar Samjiyon
Country Senegal KP
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 85 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 41.910000, 128.410000

Dakar (DKR) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 12,811 kilometers (7,961 miles / 6,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 KP. 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 20:06 in Dakar, it's 05:06 in Samjiyon. With a 9-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 4,462 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). 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 Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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