Miami to Dakar (MIA–DSS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,134 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Eastern Airlines.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JFK New York 12h 38m AAAFAR → DL New York (JFK) to Dakar flights
CMN Casablanca 16h 10m ATEY → ATEYQR Casablanca (CMN) to Dakar flights
LIS Lisbon 16h 15m B6EKEY → ACEKTP Lisbon (LIS) to Dakar flights
MAD Madrid 16h 38m 5YAAAY → VY Madrid (MAD) to Dakar flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 17h 30m AFKL → KL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Dakar flights
FCO Rome 17h 55m AAAYAZ → AZNO Rome (FCO) to Dakar flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 18h 10m AAAYBA → NO Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Dakar flights
IST Istanbul 21h 10m 6EPKTG → TK Istanbul (IST) to Dakar flights
GRU São Paulo 23h 32m 5YAAG3 → TK São Paulo (GRU) to Dakar flights
DOH Doha 32h 55m B6MHQR → QR Doha (DOH) to Dakar flights
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Miami to Dakar
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,134 mi 6h 48m nonstop +4h ahead

MIA–DSS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to DSS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
KIN ~10h 9m JFK ~12h 38m LGW ~14h 28m CMN ~16h 10m LIS ~16h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
441
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
MIA → DSS
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Return
DSS → MIA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Dakar is 4 hours ahead of Miami.
MIA: EDT · DSS: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 10:00 PM in Dakar.
Distance & Flight Time
4,134 mi / 6,652 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 48m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Senegal dropped its visa requirement for US citizens in 2015. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required. At Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 47km southeast of Dakar, immigration stamps your passport after checking your yellow fever card.

Senegal is a West African nation of 17 million people on the Atlantic coast. Dakar sits on the Cap-Vert peninsula, the westernmost point of mainland Africa. Goree Island, a 20-minute ferry from Dakar, is a UNESCO site connected to the transatlantic slave trade. The Pink Lake (Lac Rose/Lac Retba), Saint-Louis (another UNESCO site at the mouth of the Senegal River), and the Sine-Saloum Delta attract visitors beyond the capital.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Dakar run about 7 hours on Delta (seasonal) and Air Senegal. Washington Dulles to DSS runs about 7 hours 30 minutes on Air Senegal. Senegal uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XOF per EUR 1, trading at roughly 615 XOF per $1. ATMs are common in Dakar. Orange Money is the dominant mobile payment system. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants. The AIBD Express train connects DSS airport to central Dakar in 45 minutes for XOF 2,500 ($4.05). Car rapides (blue and yellow minibuses) and Dakar Dem Dikk buses cover city routes for XOF 150 to XOF 500 ($0.25 to $0.80). French is the official language; Wolof is the most spoken local language.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–DSS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Dakar route.
Route details
Distance4,134 mi / 6,652 km
Flight time6h 48m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: DSS
Full nameBlaise Diagne International Airport
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to DSS flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport take about 6h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 4,134 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Mohammed V and Lisbon Humberto Delgado.
Dakar is 4 hours ahead of Miami.
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 MIA to DSS

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MIA to DSS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to DSS is about 6 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,134 miles (6,652 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy, Mohammed V and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.