Freetown to Thiès flights
Thiès lies 808 km (502 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 47 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 | Thiès | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sierra Leone | Senegal |
| Population | 802,639 | 317,763 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Freetown) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
| Nearest large airport | FNA, 15 km out | DSS, 21 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Thiès
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 Thiès
Thiès is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 21 km (13 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 | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,483 ft | 290 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Thiès from Freetown?
808 km (502 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Freetown.
How long does it take to get from Freetown to Thiès by air?
About 1 h 47 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 Thiès?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Freetown to Thiès flights?
Typically Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
What currency do I need in Thiès?
The Franc (XOF).
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.