San-Pédro to Ziguinchor flights
Ziguinchor lies 1,370 km (851 mi) north-west of San-Pédro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 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.
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| San-Pédro | Ziguinchor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Senegal |
| Population | 390,654 | 214,874 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
| Nearest large airport | SPY, 3 km out | BJL, 95 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ziguinchor
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Senegal: 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 San-Pédro
San-Pédro is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is San Pedro Airport (SPY), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Ziguinchor
Ziguinchor is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Banjul International Airport (BJL), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG, 2 km), Cap Skirring Airport (CSK, 55 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banjul International Airport | BJL | 95 km (59 mi) | 11,811 ft | 95 ft |
| Ziguinchor Airport (regional) | ZIG | 2 km (1 mi) | 5,069 ft | 75 ft |
| Cap Skirring Airport (regional) | CSK | 55 km (34 mi) | 6,573 ft | 52 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ziguinchor from San-Pédro?
1,370 km (851 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San-Pédro.
How long does it take to get from San-Pédro to Ziguinchor by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San-Pédro and Ziguinchor?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San-Pédro to Ziguinchor flights?
Typically San Pedro Airport (SPY) to Banjul International Airport (BJL); Ziguinchor also has ZIG, CSK.
What currency do I need in Ziguinchor?
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 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.