Rufisque to Praia flights
Praia lies 671 km (417 mi) west of Rufisque, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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 | Praia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Cabo Verde |
| Population | 295,459 | 137,868 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC-1 (Atlantic/Cape_Verde) |
| Nearest large airport | DSS, 22 km out | RAI, 3 km out |
Clocks in Praia are 1 h behind Rufisque right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Praia
Crossing from Senegal into Cabo Verde: money changes from the Franc to the Escudo (CVE); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +238; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648848.
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 Praia
Praia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Maio Airport (MMO, 41 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela International Airport | RAI | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,890 ft | 230 ft |
| Maio Airport (regional) | MMO | 41 km (25 mi) | 3,937 ft | 36 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Praia from Rufisque?
671 km (417 mi) in a straight line, west of Rufisque.
How long does it take to get from Rufisque to Praia by air?
About 1 h 37 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 Praia?
Praia is 1 h behind at the moment (Atlantic/Cape_Verde against Africa/Dakar).
Which airports are used for Rufisque to Praia flights?
Typically Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI); Praia also has MMO.
What currency do I need in Praia?
The Escudo (CVE).
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.