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

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KQ4763
KQ Kenya
7M8
5:10 AM
-01
7:30 AM
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1h 20m
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ET1039
ET Ethiopian
738
5:10 AM
-01
7:30 AM
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1h 20m
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ET1038+1
ET Ethiopian
738
5:15 PM
GMT
5:35 PM
-01
1h 20m
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KQ4762+1
KQ Kenya
7M8
5:15 PM
GMT
5:35 PM
-01
1h 20m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
OXB Bissau 5h 10m AT → KQ Bissau (OXB) to Dakar flights
LIS Lisbon 10h 40m EKTPU2 → ACEKTP Lisbon (LIS) to Dakar flights
SID Espargos ~4h 15m VR → AT Espargos (SID) to Dakar flights
CMN Casablanca ~7h 15m AT → ATEYQR Casablanca (CMN) to Dakar flights
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Praia to Dakar
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 429 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

RAI–DSS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 429 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Dakar (DSS) Dakar to Praia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RAI–DSS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 738 1h20 – Star Alliance –
KQ Kenya Airways 4 7M8 1h20 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – KQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (4 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: KQ (4 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RAI to DSS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RAI to DSS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
SID ~4h 15m OXB ~5h 10m CMN ~7h 15m LIS ~10h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
43
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dakar from Praia

Nearby airports with service to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Metric RAI→DSS SID→DSS
Distance from RAI – 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 8 1
Flight time 1h 20m 2h
Espargos (SID) to Dakar flights
Airports within 200 miles of RAI with service to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dakar is 1 hour ahead of Praia.
RAI: -01 · DSS: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Praia, it's 7:00 PM in Dakar.
Distance & Flight Time
429 mi / 690 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

RAI–DSS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Praia to Dakar route.
Route details
Distance429 mi / 690 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAI
Full nameNelson Mandela International Airport
IATA / ICAORAI / GVNP
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation230 ft / 70 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 RAI to DSS flights.
Nonstop flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 429 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RAI to DSS: Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Osvaldo Vieira and Lisbon Humberto Delgado.
Dakar is 1 hour ahead of Praia.
Yes, return flights from DSS to RAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SID. 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 RAI to DSS

Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RAI to DSS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAI to DSS is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 429 miles (690 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Osvaldo Vieira and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Espargos (SID).