Thiès to Dakhla flights
Dakhla lies 994 km (618 mi) north of Thiès, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 1 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.
| Thiès | Dakhla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Western Sahara |
| Population | 317,763 | 106,277 |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC+1 (Africa/El_Aaiun) |
| Nearest large airport | DSS, 21 km out | VIL, 5 km out |
Clocks in Dakhla are 1 h ahead of Thiès right now, so a 2 h 1 min journey lands 3 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dakhla
Crossing from Senegal into Western Sahara: money changes from the Franc to the Dirham (MAD); the dialling code becomes +212.
Airports at each end
Leaving Thiès
Thiès is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dakhla
Dakhla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dakhla Airport (VIL), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakhla Airport | VIL | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,842 ft | 36 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dakhla from Thiès?
994 km (618 mi) in a straight line, north of Thiès.
How long does it take to get from Thiès to Dakhla by air?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thiès and Dakhla?
Dakhla is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/El_Aaiun against Africa/Dakar).
Which airports are used for Thiès to Dakhla flights?
Typically Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Dakhla Airport (VIL).
What currency do I need in Dakhla?
The Dirham (MAD).
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.