Dakar to São Paulo (DSS–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DSS–GRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,298 miles in approximately 6h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | 77X | 6h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DSS: GMT · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Dakar, it's 3:00 PM in São Paulo.
CPTM Line 13-Jade to Luz station (central São Paulo) takes 33 minutes (R$4.40). Transfers at Luz connect to metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 for broader coverage. Airport trains run every 30 minutes; check the last departure time if arriving late. Executive buses to Tietê terminal and Paulista run frequently (R$52–62, 45–75 min).Taxis use a fixed airport tariff (zona aeroportuária); central São Paulo costs R$120–200. Uber and 99 are widely used and typically cheaper. São Paulo's traffic is notoriously heavy on the Dutra; road times can double during peak hours. GRU has two terminal buildings (T1/T2/T3 domestic and T3 international); confirm your terminal before heading to check-in.
Humid subtropical climate at 750m altitude. São Paulo is perched on a plateau, which moderates temperatures compared to coastal Brazil. Summers (December–March) are warm and extremely wet. Heavy thunderstorms develop almost daily in the afternoon, regularly causing ground holds at GRU. Flooding in the city can cut road access to the airport even when the runway is clear.
Winters (June–August) are mild and dry (10–20°C) with low humidity. This is the most flight-stable season. Fog occurs occasionally on winter mornings. Temperatures rarely exceed 32°C or drop below 8°C. The rainy season aligns with Southern Hemisphere summer, the opposite of Northern Hemisphere intuition.
DSS–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Dakar to Sao Paulo: The Shortest Africa-South America Crossing
Dakar to Sao Paulo covers about 5,700 km in 8 to 8.5 hours, the shortest transatlantic crossing between Africa and South America. Dakar's position on the westernmost tip of Africa makes it the natural jumping-off point. LATAM Brasil and Air Senegal have served this corridor, though frequency and seasonal availability vary. When operating, flights run 2 to 3 times per week.
Brazil has deep historical and cultural ties to West Africa, and this route connects those communities directly rather than requiring a European hub transfer. Sao Paulo Guarulhos is Brazil's primary international gateway with connections to the entire country. Dakar's Blaise Diagne International Airport, opened in 2017, is modern but sits 47 km from the city centre. For West African passengers heading to South America, DSS-GRU avoids the long detour through Casablanca, Lisbon, or Paris that most alternatives require.