Distance From Santa Elena Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport

The distance from Santa Elena Airport () to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is 5211 miles or 8387 kilometers or 4526 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 Matamoros ( Mexico ) to Dakar ( Senegal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matamoros and Dakar takes around 11 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Elena Airport, Matamoros, Mexico to Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar, Senegal is 11 hours 58 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		8387 km
Statute Miles		5211 miles
Nautical Miles		4526 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 58 minutes

Santa Elena Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport Flight Route Map - to DSS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Matamoros, Mexico and Dakar, Senegal. .

Nonstop flight route between Matamoros, Mexico and Dakar, Senegal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DSS

Time difference between Matamoros (Mexico) and Dakar (Senegal) is 5 Hours.
Dakar time is 5 Hours ahead of Matamoros.

Location	Local Time
Matamoros (Mexico)	2026-08-03, 01:58:29 CDT
Dakar (Senegal)	2026-08-03, 06:58:29 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

Santa Elena Airport ( / ) Matamoros, Mexico

Destination

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