Distance From Richards Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport

The distance from Richards Airport () to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is 4265 miles or 6863 kilometers or 3704 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 Elyria ( United States ) to Dakar ( Senegal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elyria and Dakar takes around 9 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richards Airport, Elyria, United States to Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar, Senegal is 9 hours 48 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

Kilometers		6863 km
Statute Miles		4265 miles
Nautical Miles		3704 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 48 minutes

Richards Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport Flight Route Map - to DSS Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DSS

Time difference between Elyria (United States) and Dakar (Senegal) is 5 Hours.
Dakar time is 5 Hours ahead of Elyria.

Location	Local Time
Elyria (United States)	2025-12-14, 08:37:28 EST
Dakar (Senegal)	2025-12-14, 13:37:28 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

Richards Airport ( / ) Elyria, United States

Destination

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