Guédiawaye to Monrovia flights
Monrovia lies 1,187 km (737 mi) south-east of Guédiawaye, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 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.
| Guédiawaye | Monrovia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Liberia |
| Population | 329,659 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC+0 (Africa/Monrovia) |
| Nearest large airport | DSS, 37 km out | ROB, 49 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Monrovia
Crossing from Senegal into Liberia: money changes from the Franc to the Dollar (LRD); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +231; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2945964 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Guédiawaye
Guédiawaye is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Monrovia
Monrovia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roberts International Airport (ROB), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW, 4 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts International Airport | ROB | 49 km (30 mi) | 11,000 ft | 31 ft |
| Spriggs Payne Airport (regional) | MLW | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,000 ft | 25 ft |
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Staying in Monrovia
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Common questions
How far is Monrovia from Guédiawaye?
1,187 km (737 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Guédiawaye.
How long does it take to get from Guédiawaye to Monrovia by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guédiawaye and Monrovia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guédiawaye to Monrovia flights?
Typically Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Roberts International Airport (ROB); Monrovia also has MLW.
What currency do I need in Monrovia?
The Dollar (LRD).
Where can I stay in Monrovia?
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Monrovia, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.