Distance From VCU Health System-Main Hospital Heliport to Blaise Diagne International Airport

The distance from VCU Health System-Main Hospital Heliport () to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is 3990 miles or 6421 kilometers or 3465 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 Richmond ( United States ) to Dakar ( Senegal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Richmond and Dakar takes around 9 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from VCU Health System-Main Hospital Heliport, Richmond, United States to Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar, Senegal is 9 hours 10 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		6421 km
Statute Miles		3990 miles
Nautical Miles		3465 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 10 minutes

VCU Health System-Main Hospital Heliport to Blaise Diagne International Airport Flight Route Map - to DSS Flight Path

Location of VCU Health System-Main Hospital Heliport & Blaise Diagne International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Richmond to Dakar nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DSS

Time difference between Richmond (United States) and Dakar (Senegal) is 4 Hours.
Dakar time is 4 Hours ahead of Richmond.

Location	Local Time
Richmond (United States)	2026-06-23, 15:24:30 EDT
Dakar (Senegal)	2026-06-23, 19:24:30 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

VCU Health System-Main Hospital Heliport ( / VG45) Richmond, United States

Destination

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