Rufisque to Kayes flights
Kayes lies 628 km (390 mi) east of Rufisque, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 33 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.
| Rufisque | Kayes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Mali |
| Population | 295,459 | 194,716 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC+0 (Africa/Bamako) |
| Nearest large airport | DSS, 22 km out | KYS, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kayes
Crossing from Senegal into Mali: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +223; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rufisque
Rufisque is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kayes
Kayes is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayes Dag Dag Airport (regional) | KYS | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,858 ft | 164 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kayes from Rufisque?
628 km (390 mi) in a straight line, east of Rufisque.
How long does it take to get from Rufisque to Kayes by air?
About 1 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rufisque and Kayes?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rufisque to Kayes flights?
Typically Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS).
What currency do I need in Kayes?
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.