DKR
Dakar
Senegal
12,775 km
7,938 miles
YNJ
Yanji
China
Distance
12,775 km
7,938 mi / 6,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR YNJ
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
IATA Code DKR YNJ
ICAO Code GOOY ZYYJ
City Dakar Yanji
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 624 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 42.880000, 129.450000

Dakar (DKR) to Yanji (YNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) in Yanji, China is 12,775 kilometers (7,938 miles / 6,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 China. 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 07:56 in Dakar, it's 15:56 in Yanji. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yanji (YNJ) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 324° (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 Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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