Dakar to Dulles (DSS–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dakar to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,002 mi -4h behind 5 1-stop hubs

DSS–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,002 miles . Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSS–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSS to IAD.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
204
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSS → IAD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
IAD → DSS
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Dulles is 4 hours behind Dakar.
DSS: GMT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dakar, it's 2:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
4,002 mi / 6,441 km
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

DSS–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dakar to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance4,002 mi / 6,441 km
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: DSS
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSS to IAD flights.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFW, LIS, CMN, IST and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 4 hours behind Dakar.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via LFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.