Freetown to Conakry by ferry
Conakry lies 127 km (79 mi) north-west of Freetown, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 127 km (79 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 50 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Freetown | Conakry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sierra Leone | Guinea |
| Population | 802,639 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Freetown) | UTC+0 (Africa/Conakry) |
| Port | Port of Freetown | Port Hug |
What changes when you arrive in Conakry
Crossing from Sierra Leone into Guinea: money changes from the Leone to the Franc (GNF); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type K; the dialling code becomes +224; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4547615.
Where to book ferries from Freetown to Conakry
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Staying in Conakry
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Conakry. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (18), and 6 are five-star. Guests have left 2,160 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Conakry
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Conakry from Freetown?
127 km (79 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Freetown; by road roughly 154 km (96 mi).
How long does it take to get from Freetown to Conakry by ferry?
About 3 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Freetown and Conakry?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Conakry?
The Franc (GNF).
Where can I stay in Conakry?
Our booking partner lists 52 places to stay in Conakry, bookable on this site.
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.