Flights to Dakar
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Dakar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaise Diagne International Airport | DSS | 40 km (25 mi) | 11,483 ft | 290 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,483 ft, DSS can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 290 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Dakar
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar to Bamako | Mali | 1,049 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Dakar to Conakry | Guinea | 704 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Dakar to Camayenne | Guinea | 704 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Dakar to Monrovia | Liberia | 1,182 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Dakar to Nouakchott | Mauritania | 408 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Dakar to Bobo-Dioulasso | Burkina Faso | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Dakar to Freetown | Sierra Leone | 828 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Dakar to Korhogo | Ivory Coast | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Dakar to Bissau | Guinea-Bissau | 373 km (232 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Dakar to Serekunda | Gambia | 162 km (101 mi) | about 57 min |
| Dakar to Ziguinchor | Senegal | 268 km (167 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Dakar to Laayoune | Western Sahara | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Dakar to Kayes | Mali | 646 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Dakar to Manéah | Guinea | 704 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Dakar to Mopti | Mali | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Dakar to Dubréka | Guinea | 692 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Dakar to Kindia | Guinea | 716 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Dakar to Kalaban Koro | Mali | 1,044 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Dakar to Nouadhibou | Mauritania | 696 km (433 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Dakar to Praia | Cabo Verde | 653 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Dakar to Dixinn | Guinea | 704 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Dakar to Kati | Mali | 1,035 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Dakar to Guangzhou | China | 13,201 km (8,202 mi) | about 17 h 40 min |
| Dakar to Shenzhen | China | 13,306 km (8,268 mi) | about 17 h 49 min |
| Dakar to Lagos | Nigeria | 2,453 km (1,524 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Dakar to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 13,231 km (8,221 mi) | about 17 h 43 min |
| Dakar to Mumbai | India | 9,512 km (5,911 mi) | about 12 h 57 min |
| Dakar to Mexico City | Mexico | 8,618 km (5,355 mi) | about 11 h 48 min |
| Dakar to Karachi | Pakistan | 8,780 km (5,456 mi) | about 12 h |
| Dakar to Delhi | India | 9,673 km (6,011 mi) | about 13 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Dakar?
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is the closest large airport at 40 km (25 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is DSS from Dakar city centre?
40 km (25 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Dakar on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.