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Senegal · Thies

Thiès Nones: how to get there and around

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Thiès Nones is a city of 252,320 people in Senegal (Thies), 85 m (279 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population252,320
Elevation85 m (279 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Dakar (UTC+0 now)
CurrencyFranc (XOF)
Dialling code+221
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E, Type K
Coordinates14.783, -16.967
Thiès Nones

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Daylight in Thiès Nones runs from about 11 h 17 min a day in late December to 13 h 3 min in late June (computed for 14.78° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Thiès Nones is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Thiès Nones?

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre.

How big is Thiès Nones?

About 252,320 people live in Thiès Nones (GeoNames).

What time zone is Thiès Nones in?

Africa/Dakar, currently UTC+0.

What currency is used in Thiès Nones?

The Franc (XOF). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Thiès Nones?

Dakar (52 km), Nouakchott (382 km), Pikine (46 km), Touba (118 km), Bissau (357 km).

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.