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Connecting route · Senegal → United States

Flights from Dakar to Washington

There are no direct flights from Dakar to Washington. The fastest way is one stop via Lisbon or New York, about 16h 55m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 19m
DSSWASLIS

Dakar to Washington at a glance

Fastest journey12h 19mVia Lisbon, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or New York

Best ways to fly from Dakar to Washington

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DKR Lisbon (LIS) WAS
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal, United Airlines
Fri02:15 DKR06:49 LIS5h 41m connection12:30 LIS15:10 WASTAP Air Portugal + United Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 55m
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DKR New York (JFK) WAS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines
Wed09:15 DKR13:00 JFK8h 30m connection21:30 JFK22:41 WASDelta Air Lines + JetBlue Airways
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 26m
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DKR Casablanca (CMN) WAS
Leg 1: Air Senegal, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~13h 03m
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DKR Montreal (YUL) WAS
Leg 1: Air Transat · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, Air Canada Jazz
Self-transfer likely ~12h 19m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,367 km3,954 miles
Journey time
12h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hWashington vs Dakar
Currency in Washington
USD
Airports
DSS → IAD, DCA

Flights from Dakar to Washington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dakar to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, New York and Casablanca. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dakar to Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,367 km.
Where do you change planes between Dakar and Washington?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), New York (JFK), Casablanca (CMN) and Montreal (YUL). TAP Air Portugal flies both legs via Lisbon, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dakar and Washington?
Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Dakar and Washington?
Washington is 5 hours behind Dakar.

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