Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Dakar (CDG–DSS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Dakar
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,620 mi 6h 50m nonstop -2h behind 18 1-stop hubs

CDG–DSS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KLM leads the route. The flight covers 2,620 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CDG–DSS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KL KLM 7 77W 6h50 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – KL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CDG to DSS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CDG to DSS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
903
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dakar is 2 hours behind Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
CDG: CEST · DSS: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 4:00 PM in Dakar.
Distance & Flight Time
2,620 mi / 4,217 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 50m.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders enter Senegal visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel may be requested at immigration.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CDG

RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.

Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).

Facts

CDG–DSS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Dakar route.
Route details
Distance2,620 mi / 4,217 km
Flight time6h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: CDG
Full nameCharles de Gaulle International Airport
IATA / ICAOCDG / LFPG
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr70.3M
Elevation392 ft / 119 m
Destination: DSS
Full nameBlaise Diagne International Airport
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CDG to DSS flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport take approximately 6h 50m. The route covers 2,620 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: KLM.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CDG to DSS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGW, BRU, CMN, ALG, LIS, BOD, JFK, MXP, IST, LYS, TUN, ABJ, TLS, CKY, DOH, LFW, FCO and GRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dakar is 2 hours behind Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Nonstop flight time is about 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours southbound and 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes northbound. The distance is roughly 4,200 km. The routing follows the Atlantic coast of Europe and Morocco before turning south along the West African seaboard.
Air France operates daily nonstop service. Air Senegal also flies nonstop from CDG. Combined nonstop frequency is typically 2 to 3 daily departures. Corsair and other carriers add seasonal capacity. This is one of the busiest routes between Europe and West Africa.
Flights use Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), which opened in 2017. DSS replaced the old Leopold Sedar Senghor Airport (which was closer to the city centre). DSS is 47 km from central Dakar, about 1 hour by road. Airport shuttle buses and taxis are available. The new terminal is modern with good facilities.
The TER (Train Express Regional) connects Blaise Diagne airport to central Dakar in about 45 minutes when operating. Taxis and private transfers take 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic. The airport is farther from the city than the old airport was, so ground transfer time is significant. Arrange transport in advance or use the official airport taxi rank.
France has the largest Senegalese diaspora in Europe. The route carries a heavy mix of family visit traffic, business travel, and cultural connections between the two countries. Dakar is also the main gateway for tourists heading to Senegal and The Gambia from France. The historical and linguistic link between the two French-speaking countries sustains year-round demand in both directions.

Paris to Dakar: France to Senegal Nonstop

CDG-DSS covers 4,200 km in about 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours. Air France and Air Senegal both operate daily nonstop services from Paris Charles de Gaulle, making this one of the busiest routes between Europe and West Africa. Combined nonstop departures total 2 to 3 per day. Corsair adds seasonal capacity. The route is sustained by deep historical, linguistic, and family ties between France and Senegal.

Blaise Diagne International Airport opened in 2017 and sits 47 km from central Dakar. The TER train runs to the city in about 45 minutes. Road transfer takes 1 to 1.5 hours depending on Dakar's traffic. At the Paris end, CDG connects to the rest of France and Europe via Air France's hub network. Passengers from across francophone Africa use CDG-DSS as a trunk route for onward connections through Paris. The route sees steady demand year-round, with peaks during Senegalese holiday periods and the northern summer.