Distance From Des Moines International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, DSM - DSS Distance

The distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is 4863 miles or 7825 kilometers or 4223 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 Des Moines ( United States ) to Dakar ( Senegal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Dakar takes around 11 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines, United States to Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar, Senegal is 11 hours 10 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 • DSM - DSS

Kilometers		7825 km
Statute Miles		4863 miles
Nautical Miles		4223 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 10 minutes

Des Moines International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport Flight Route Map - DSM to DSS Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Dakar, Senegal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DSM - DSS

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Dakar (Senegal) is 6 Hours.
Dakar time is 6 Hours ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2025-12-15, 01:35:42 CST
Dakar (Senegal)	2025-12-15, 07:35:42 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

Des Moines International Airport (DSM / KDSM) Des Moines, United States

Destination

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