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

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4,002 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 6mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JFK New York 12h 33m DLVS → AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Dulles flights
YUL Montréal 13h 42m TS → ACAVCM Montréal (YUL) to Dulles flights
LFW Lomé 15h 10m ETKQ → ET Lomé (LFW) to Dulles flights
LIS Lisbon 17h 55m ACEKLA → ACB6BT Lisbon (LIS) to Dulles flights
CMN Casablanca 18h 29m ATEYQR → AT Casablanca (CMN) to Dulles flights
BRU Zaventem 19h 40m LXSN → ACLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Dulles flights
IST Istanbul 19h 55m TK → 6EPKTG Istanbul (IST) to Dulles flights
MAD Madrid 20h 33m VY → AYBAEI Madrid (MAD) to Dulles flights
GRU São Paulo 40h 5m TK → UA São Paulo (GRU) to Dulles flights
DXB Dubai 42h 55m EK → EK Dubai (DXB) to Dulles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dakar to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,002 mi -4h behind

DSS–IAD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSS Routes IAD Routes DSS Live Flights IAD Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Dulles (IAD) Dulles to Dakar flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSS to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
JFK ~12h 33m YUL ~13h 42m LFW ~15h 10m CDG ~16h 0m LIS ~17h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
635
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSS → IAD
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
IAD → DSS
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSS
Full nameBlaise Diagne International Airport
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSS to IAD flights.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSS to IAD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Lomé–Tokoin.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dulles is 4 hours behind Dakar.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Lomé–Tokoin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.