Freetown to Dakar flights
Dakar lies 828 km (515 mi) north-west of Freetown, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 49 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Freetown | Dakar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sierra Leone | Senegal |
| Population | 802,639 | 2.6 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Freetown) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
| Nearest large airport | FNA, 15 km out | DSS, 40 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Dakar
Crossing from Sierra Leone into Senegal: money changes from the Leone to the Franc (XOF); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E, Type K; the dialling code becomes +221; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843.
Airports at each end
Leaving Freetown
Freetown is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lungi International Airport (FNA), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dakar
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 |
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Staying in Dakar
Our booking partner lists 967 places to stay in Dakar. Of the 341 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (177), and 8 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 15,024 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dakar from Freetown?
828 km (515 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Freetown.
How long does it take to get from Freetown to Dakar by air?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Freetown and Dakar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Freetown to Dakar flights?
Typically Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
What currency do I need in Dakar?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Dakar?
Our booking partner lists 967 places to stay in Dakar, 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.