Serekunda to Dakar flights
Dakar lies 162 km (101 mi) north-west of Serekunda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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.
| Serekunda | Dakar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Gambia | Senegal |
| Population | 340,000 | 2.6 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Banjul) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
| Nearest large airport | BJL, 12 km out | DSS, 40 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Dakar
Crossing from Gambia into Senegal: money changes from the Dalasi 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 Serekunda
Serekunda is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Banjul International Airport (BJL), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dakar
Dakar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 40 km (25 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 | 40 km (25 mi) | 11,483 ft | 290 ft |
Book a flight to Dakar
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Staying in Dakar
Our booking partner lists 967 places to stay in Dakar. Of the 341 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (177), and 8 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 15,024 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dakar from Serekunda?
162 km (101 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Serekunda.
How long does it take to get from Serekunda to Dakar by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Serekunda and Dakar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Serekunda to Dakar flights?
Typically Banjul International Airport (BJL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
What currency do I need in Dakar?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Dakar?
Our booking partner lists 967 places to stay in Dakar, 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.