The distance from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is 3412 miles or 5490 kilometers or 2963 nautical miles.
The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.
5490 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Blaise Diagne International Airport (Senegal) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (Canada).
How long does it take to travel from Dakar ( Senegal ) to Halifax ( Canada )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dakar and Halifax takes around 7 hours 50 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar, Senegal to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport, Halifax, Canada is
7 hours 50 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.
Travel Distance Between the Airports • DSS - YHZ
| Kilometers | | 5490 km |
| Statute Miles | | 3412 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 2963 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 7 hours 50 minutes |
Blaise Diagne International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport Flight Route Map - DSS to YHZ Flight Path
Location of Blaise Diagne International Airport & Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dakar to Halifax nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between Dakar, Senegal and Halifax, Canada.
Time Difference Between the Airports • DSS - YHZ
Time difference between
Dakar (Senegal) and
Halifax (Canada) is 3 Hours.
Halifax time is 3 Hours behind Dakar.
| Location | Local Time |
| Dakar (Senegal) | 2026-03-18, 22:15:59 GMT |
| Halifax (Canada) | 2026-03-18, 19:15:59 ADT |
Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight?
Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.