São Paulo to Dakar (GRU–DSS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK Turkish
77F
8:45 PM
-03
6:20 AM+1
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6h 35m
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São Paulo to Dakar
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,298 mi 6h 35m nonstop +3h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

GRU–DSS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,298 miles in approximately 6h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRU–DSS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 2 77F 6h35 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (2 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, GRU to DSS direction.
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1
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
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0
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to DSS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
FCO ~21h 22m LIS ~28h 35m JFK ~29h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
184
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
+3h
Dakar is 3 hours ahead of São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · DSS: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 9:00 PM in Dakar.
Distance & Flight Time
3,298 mi / 5,307 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Senegal visa-free for short-term stays. A valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity is required. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory, and the international certificate is checked on arrival. Employment is not permitted under visa-free entry; a work visa must be arranged separately.

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

CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.

Facts

GRU–DSS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Dakar route.
Route details
Distance3,298 mi / 5,307 km
Flight time6h 35m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: GRU
Full nameSão Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 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 GRU to DSS flights.
Nonstop flights from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport take approximately 6h 35m. The route covers 3,298 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from GRU to DSS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FCO, LIS and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dakar is 3 hours ahead of São Paulo.
Yes, return flights from DSS to GRU 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 GRU to DSS

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GRU to DSS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRU to DSS ranges from 6 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,298 miles (5,307 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via FCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.