Dakar to London (DSS–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BY753
BY Britannia
7M8
6:20 PM
GMT
12:15 AM+1
GMT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
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BY752
BY Britannia
7M8
11:00 AM
GMT TN
5:15 PM
GMT
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dakar to London
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,690 mi 5h 55m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

DSS–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Britannia Airways Ltd. leads the route. The flight covers 2,690 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSS–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY Britannia Airways Ltd. 1 7M8 5h55
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – BY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSS to LGW.
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One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
301
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.

Other ways to reach London from Dakar

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric DSS→LGW BJL→LGW
Distance from DSS 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 5h 55m 6h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of DSS with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Dakar.
DSS: GMT · LGW: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dakar, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
2,690 mi / 4,329 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m.
Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

DSS–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dakar to London route.
Route details
Distance2,690 mi / 4,329 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: DSS
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSS to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 5h 55m. The route covers 2,690 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Britannia Airways Ltd..
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSS to LGW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUN, CMN, SID, LIS, IST and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LGW to DSS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSS to LGW

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd.. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSS to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSS to LGW ranges from 5 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,690 miles (4,329 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yundum (BJL).