Distance From Waters Heliport to Blaise Diagne International Airport

The distance from Waters Heliport () to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is 4212 miles or 6778 kilometers or 3657 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 Fort Meade ( United States ) to Dakar ( Senegal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Meade and Dakar takes around 9 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waters Heliport, Fort Meade, United States to Blaise Diagne International Airport, Dakar, Senegal is 9 hours 40 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		6778 km
Statute Miles		4212 miles
Nautical Miles		3657 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 40 minutes

Waters Heliport to Blaise Diagne International Airport Flight Route Map - to DSS Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Fort Meade, United States and Dakar, Senegal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DSS

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

Location	Local Time
Fort Meade (United States)	2026-03-21, 15:54:09 EDT
Dakar (Senegal)	2026-03-21, 19:54:09 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

Waters Heliport ( / FD62) Fort Meade, United States

Destination

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