Distance From Lerwick / Tingwall Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, LWK - DSS Distance

The distance from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is 3246 miles or 5223 kilometers or 2819 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Dakar ( Senegal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Dakar takes around 7 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar, Senegal is 7 hours 27 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 • LWK - DSS

Kilometers		5223 km
Statute Miles		3246 miles
Nautical Miles		2819 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 27 minutes

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport Flight Route Map - LWK to DSS Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Dakar, Senegal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LWK - DSS

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Dakar (Senegal) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2026-03-19, 04:08:01 GMT
Dakar (Senegal)	2026-03-19, 04:08:01 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

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK / EGET) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

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