Ziguinchor to Rufisque flights
Rufisque lies 262 km (163 mi) north-west of Ziguinchor, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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.
| Ziguinchor | Rufisque | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Senegal |
| Population | 214,874 | 295,459 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
| Nearest large airport | BJL, 95 km out | DSS, 22 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
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 Ziguinchor?
262 km (163 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ziguinchor.
How long does it take to get from Ziguinchor to Rufisque by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ziguinchor and Rufisque?
No, both are on Africa/Dakar at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ziguinchor to Rufisque flights?
Typically Banjul International Airport (BJL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
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.