Direct Flights from Washington to Dakar
Nonstop service from IAD to DKR on SA, US. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
SA, US
Nonstop flights
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Distance
3,978 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Dakar
Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. The department of Dakar has a population of 1,278,469, and the population of the Dakar metropolitan area was at 4.0 million in 2023.
Top things to do in Dakar
- The African Renaissance Monument is a 50-metre tall bronze statue located on top of one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles, outside Dakar, Senegal.
- The Théodore Monod African Art Museum in Dakar, Senegal is one of the oldest art museums in West Africa. It was promoted by Léopold Senghor, the country's first President.
- The Museum of Black Civilisations is a national museum in Dakar, Senegal, that opened on 6 December 2018.
- The Our Lady of Victories Cathedral or Cathedral of Dakar, is a religious building that serves as the Catholic cathedral in the city of Dakar, the capital of the African country of Senegal, which is the seat of the Archd…
- Abbaye de Keur Moussa or simply Keur Mousa, near Dakar, the capital city of the Western African nation of Senegal, is a Benedictine monastery of the Solesmes Congregation.
- The National Archives of Senegal is headquartered in Dakar, in the Central Park building on Avenue Malick Sy.
- The Hann Forest and Zoological Park is a nature reserve located in Dakar, the capital of the African country of Senegal, in the Hann Bel-Air commune.
- The Historical Museum of Senegal in Gorée is a museum attached to the Institut fondamental d'Afrique noire (IFAN) and located on the island of Gorée, in the bay of Dakar, Senegal.
- The Musée Régional de Thiès is a museum located in Senegal.
- The Musée de la Mer is a museum located in Gorée, Senegal. The museum contains various documents and photos on marine animals in Senegal with a collection of 6,000 species.
- The Musée Senghor Fondation is a museum located in Senegal.
- The Musée Boribana is a museum located in Senegal.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Dakar
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Dakar is December–June, when daytime highs are a comfortable 68–80°F.
- How long to stay
- Dakar rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from African Renaissance Monument, Théodore Monod African Art Museum, and Museum of Black Civilisations and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Washington to Dakar?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to Dakar (DKR) on SA, US.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to Dakar?
- SA, US fly nonstop between Washington (IAD) and Dakar (DKR).
- How far is Dakar from Washington?
- Dakar is about 3,978 miles from Washington by air.
- What is there to do in Dakar?
- Popular things to do include African Renaissance Monument, Théodore Monod African Art Museum, Museum of Black Civilisations, Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar, and more.
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