Dakar to Praia (DSS–RAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
7M8
5:15 PM
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5:35 PM
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ET Ethiopian
7M8
5:10 AM
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Dakar to Praia
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 429 mi 1h 20m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

DSS–RAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 429 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSS–RAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 7M8 1h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (4 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, DSS to RAI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSS to RAI.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
OXB ~10h 50m LIS ~15h 50m CMN ~23h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
19
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
-1h
Praia is 1 hour behind Dakar.
DSS: GMT · RAI: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Dakar, it's 5:00 PM in Praia.
Distance & Flight Time
429 mi / 690 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.
Facts

DSS–RAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dakar to Praia route.
Route details
Distance429 mi / 690 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: DSS
Full nameBlaise Diagne International Airport
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m
Destination: RAI
Full nameNelson Mandela International Airport
IATA / ICAORAI / GVNP
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSS to RAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 429 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from DSS to RAI. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OXB, LIS and CMN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Praia is 1 hour behind Dakar.
Yes, return flights from RAI to DSS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSS to RAI

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSS to RAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSS to RAI ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 429 miles (690 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via OXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.