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Flights from Washington to Dakar
There are no direct flights from Washington to Dakar. The fastest way is one stop via Lisbon or Casablanca, about 20h 20m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 38m
Washington to Dakar at a glance
Fastest journey11h 38mVia Lisbon, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Casablanca
Best ways to fly from Washington to Dakar
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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WAS Lisbon (LIS) DKR
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal, United Airlines · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
Mon23:30 WAS11:14 LIS9h 46m connection21:00 LIS23:50 DKRUnited Airlines + TAP Air Portugal
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
- 11h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +5hDakar vs Washington
- Currency in Dakar
- USD
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → DSS
Flights from Washington to Dakar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Dakar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Casablanca and New York. 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 Washington to Dakar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,367 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Dakar?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Casablanca (CMN), New York (JFK) and Montreal (YUL). TAP Air Portugal flies both legs via Lisbon, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Dakar?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
What is the time difference between Washington and Dakar?
Dakar is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
