Flights to Ziguinchor
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banjul International Airport | BJL | 95 km (59 mi) | 11,811 ft | 95 ft |
| Ziguinchor Airport (regional) | ZIG | 2 km (1 mi) | 5,069 ft | 75 ft |
| Cap Skirring Airport (regional) | CSK | 55 km (34 mi) | 6,573 ft | 52 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, BJL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 95 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ziguinchor
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziguinchor to Bamako | Mali | 900 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Ziguinchor to Dakar | Senegal | 268 km (167 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Ziguinchor to Conakry | Guinea | 440 km (274 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Ziguinchor to Camayenne | Guinea | 440 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Ziguinchor to Monrovia | Liberia | 920 km (572 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Ziguinchor to Nouakchott | Mauritania | 614 km (382 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Ziguinchor to Pikine | Senegal | 272 km (169 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Ziguinchor to Bobo-Dioulasso | Burkina Faso | 1,312 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Ziguinchor to Bouaké | Ivory Coast | 1,344 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Ziguinchor to Freetown | Sierra Leone | 562 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Ziguinchor to Korhogo | Ivory Coast | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Ziguinchor to San-Pédro | Ivory Coast | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Ziguinchor to Guédiawaye | Senegal | 274 km (170 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Ziguinchor to Thiès | Senegal | 257 km (160 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Ziguinchor to Rufisque | Senegal | 262 km (163 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Ziguinchor to Mbour | Senegal | 219 km (136 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Ziguinchor to Thiès Nones | Senegal | 257 km (160 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Ziguinchor to Kayes | Mali | 562 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Ziguinchor to Manéah | Guinea | 443 km (275 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Ziguinchor to Mopti | Mali | 1,324 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Ziguinchor to Dubréka | Guinea | 430 km (267 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Ziguinchor to Kindia | Guinea | 465 km (289 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Ziguinchor to Guangzhou | China | 13,240 km (8,227 mi) | about 17 h 43 min |
| Ziguinchor to Shenzhen | China | 13,344 km (8,292 mi) | about 17 h 51 min |
| Ziguinchor to Lagos | Nigeria | 2,260 km (1,404 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Ziguinchor to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 13,197 km (8,200 mi) | about 17 h 40 min |
| Ziguinchor to Mumbai | India | 9,467 km (5,883 mi) | about 12 h 53 min |
| Ziguinchor to Mexico City | Mexico | 8,810 km (5,474 mi) | about 12 h 3 min |
| Ziguinchor to Karachi | Pakistan | 8,757 km (5,441 mi) | about 11 h 59 min |
| Ziguinchor to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 11,090 km (6,891 mi) | about 14 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ziguinchor?
Banjul International Airport (BJL) is the closest large airport at 95 km (59 mi). The others, ZIG, CSK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BJL from Ziguinchor city centre?
95 km (59 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ziguinchor on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.