Thiès to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria flights
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria lies 1,488 km (925 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 39 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.
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| Thiès | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Spain |
| Population | 317,763 | 383,516 |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) |
| Nearest large airport | DSS, 21 km out | LPA, 19 km out |
Clocks in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are 1 h ahead of Thiès right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Crossing from Senegal into Spain: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Airport | LPA | 19 km (12 mi) | 10,171 ft | 78 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from Thiès?
1,488 km (925 mi) in a straight line, north of Thiès.
How long does it take to get from Thiès to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by air?
About 2 h 39 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 1 h ahead at the moment (Atlantic/Canary against Africa/Dakar).
Which airports are used for Thiès to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria flights?
Typically Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).
What currency do I need in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The Euro (EUR).
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.