Distance From Castle Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, MER - DSS Distance

The distance from Castle Airport (MER) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is 6320 miles or 10171 kilometers or 5488 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.

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How long does it take to travel from Merced ( United States ) to Dakar ( Senegal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merced and Dakar takes around 14 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Castle Airport, Merced, United States to Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar, Senegal is 14 hours 31 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 • MER - DSS

Kilometers		10171 km
Statute Miles		6320 miles
Nautical Miles		5488 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 31 minutes

Castle Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport Flight Route Map - MER to DSS Flight Path

Location of Castle Airport & Blaise Diagne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Merced to Dakar nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Merced, United States and Dakar, Senegal. .

Nonstop flight route between Merced, United States and Dakar, Senegal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MER - DSS

Time difference between Merced (United States) and Dakar (Senegal) is 7 Hours.
Dakar time is 7 Hours ahead of Merced.

Location	Local Time
Merced (United States)	2026-03-13, 16:19:41 PDT
Dakar (Senegal)	2026-03-13, 23:19:41 GMT

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.

Origin

Castle Airport (MER / KMER) Merced, United States

Destination

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS / GOBD) Dakar, Senegal