New Orleans to Dakar (MSY–DSS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,723 mi airlines charter/private
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Antonov Company.
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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 1 hub
JFK New York 13h 30m AFATB6 → DL New York (JFK) to Dakar flights
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New Orleans to Dakar
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,723 mi 9h 52m nonstop +5h ahead

MSY–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 MSY to DSS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
JFK ~13h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
147
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
MSY → DSS
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
DSS → MSY
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Dakar is 5 hours ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · DSS: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 11:00 PM in Dakar.
Distance & Flight Time
4,723 mi / 7,601 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 52m 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.
Facts

MSY–DSS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Dakar route.
Route details
Distance4,723 mi / 7,601 km
Flight time9h 52m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 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 MSY to DSS flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport take about 9h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 4,723 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy.
Dakar is 5 hours ahead of New Orleans.
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 MSY to DSS

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to DSS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to DSS is about 9 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,723 miles (7,601 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.