Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, SMO - DSS Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is 6284 miles or 10113 kilometers or 5457 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 Santa Monica ( United States ) to Dakar ( Senegal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Dakar takes around 14 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar, Senegal is 14 hours 26 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 • SMO - DSS

Kilometers		10113 km
Statute Miles		6284 miles
Nautical Miles		5457 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 26 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to DSS Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Santa Monica, United States and Dakar, Senegal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - DSS

Time difference between Santa Monica (United States) and Dakar (Senegal) is 7 Hours.
Dakar time is 7 Hours ahead of Santa Monica.

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2026-05-04, 17:40:01 PDT
Dakar (Senegal)	2026-05-05, 00:40:01 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

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO) Santa Monica, United States

Destination

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