Distance from Dakar to Abidjan

About This Route

1,802 km is the great-circle distance between the two city centres, calculated with the haversine formula. Flight paths are usually somewhat longer because aircraft follow air-traffic routes, and airports are not in the city centres. From Dakar, Abidjan lies to the southeast.

Flights

Air Côte d'Ivoire and Air Senegal fly nonstop between Dakar (Blaise Diagne) and Abidjan; the flight takes about 2 h 45 min.

The flight time shown (2 h 45 min) assumes a nonstop flight at an average of 800 km/h plus about 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Airports: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).

By Road and Land Borders

The main overland route runs via Tambacounda and the Kidira/Diboli border into Mali, then Bamako and the Zégoua/Pogo border into Côte d'Ivoire, about 2,400 km. Insecurity in Mali makes this route inadvisable for most travellers; an alternative via Guinea is longer and on slower roads.

About Dakar, Senegal

Senegal's capital, on the Cap-Vert peninsula – the westernmost point of mainland Africa. It was the finish of the Paris–Dakar Rally until 2008 and is a regional hub for West Africa.

About Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital and largest city, on the Ébrié Lagoon. Yamoussoukro is the official capital, but most ministries, embassies and businesses are in Abidjan, and its port is one of the busiest in West Africa.

Practical Tips

• Time: Dakar and Abidjan are on the same time.
• Currency: Both cities use the West African CFA franc (XOF).
• Visas: Entry rules between Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire depend on your nationality; check our visa requirements tool and official sources before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Dakar from Abidjan?

Dakar is 1,802 km (1,120 miles) from Abidjan in a straight line. By road the distance is about 2,400 km via Mali.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Abidjan?

A nonstop flight takes about 2 h 45 min, based on 1,802 km at an average 800 km/h plus about 30 minutes for take-off, climb and landing. Scheduled times vary with winds and routing.

Can you travel from Dakar to Abidjan by road?

The main road route is about 2,400 km via Bamako in Mali, but insecurity in Mali makes it inadvisable for most travellers; nearly everyone flies.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Abidjan?

Dakar and Abidjan are on the same time.