Shenzhen to Rufisque flights
Rufisque lies 13,290 km (8,258 mi) north-west of Shenzhen, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 47 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.
| Shenzhen | Rufisque | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Senegal |
| Population | 17.5 million | 295,459 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | DSS, 22 km out |
Clocks in Rufisque are 8 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 17 h 47 min journey lands only 9 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rufisque
Crossing from China into Senegal: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi 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 Shenzhen
Shenzhen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 30 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 66 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 93 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 78 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaise Diagne International Airport | DSS | 22 km (14 mi) | 11,483 ft | 290 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rufisque from Shenzhen?
13,290 km (8,258 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Rufisque by air?
About 17 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shenzhen and Rufisque?
Rufisque is 8 h behind at the moment (Africa/Dakar against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Rufisque flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
What currency do I need in Rufisque?
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.