Distance From Melbourne International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, MEL - DSS Distance

The distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is 10500 miles or 16897 kilometers or 9118 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 Melbourne ( Australia ) to Dakar ( Senegal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Dakar takes around 24 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia to Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar, Senegal is 24 hours 8 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 • MEL - DSS

Kilometers		16897 km
Statute Miles		10500 miles
Nautical Miles		9118 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 8 minutes

Melbourne International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport Flight Route Map - MEL to DSS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Melbourne, Australia and Dakar, Senegal. .

Nonstop flight route between Melbourne, Australia and Dakar, Senegal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEL - DSS

Time difference between Melbourne (Australia) and Dakar (Senegal) is 10 Hours.
Dakar time is 10 Hours behind Melbourne.

Location	Local Time
Melbourne (Australia)	2026-06-15, 14:12:05 AEST
Dakar (Senegal)	2026-06-15, 04:12:05 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

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia

Destination

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