Dakar to New York (DSS–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL217+1
DL Delta
76W
9:00 AM
GMT
1:50 PM
EDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3896cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
76W
9:00 AM
GMT TM
1:50 PM
EDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL216
DL Delta
76W
7:45 PM
EDT T4
7:09 AM+1
GMT
7h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dakar to New York
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 3,828 mi 8h 50m nonstop -4h behind 12 1-stop hubs

DSS–JFK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 3,828 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSS–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS 3 76W 8h50 SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
76W Boeing 767-300ER – DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSS to JFK direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSS to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
485
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dakar, it's 2:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
3,828 mi / 6,160 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 50m.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

DSS–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dakar to New York route.
Route details
Distance3,828 mi / 6,160 km
Flight time8h 50m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 3 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: DSS
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSS to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 8h 50m. The route covers 3,828 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from DSS to JFK. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OXB, ZAZ, LGW, LFW, BRU, CMN, MXP, LIS, IST, ABJ, GRU and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New York is 4 hours behind Dakar.
Yes, return flights from JFK to DSS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from DSS to JFK

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSS to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSS to JFK ranges from 8 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,828 miles (6,160 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.