Senegal · International airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Blaise Diagne International Airport is an international airport serving Dakar (Dakar Region), Senegal. Its IATA code is DSS and its ICAO code is GOBD. It has one runway, 3,500 m long.
- IATADSS
- ICAOGOBD
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- DSS
- ICAO code
- GOBD
- City
- Dakar
- Region / province
- Dakar Region
- Country / territory
- Senegal
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 14.6709° N, 17.0728° W
- Elevation
- 88 m (290 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Dakar (UTC)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (11,483 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
13,102 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,615 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,197 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Arrival ARR | 120.500 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.200 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Blaise Diagne International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Dakar through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Blaise Diagne International Airport?
The IATA code of Blaise Diagne International Airport is DSS and its ICAO code is GOBD. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Blaise Diagne International Airport located?
Blaise Diagne International Airport is in Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal, at coordinates 14.6709° N, 17.0728° W and an elevation of 88 m (290 ft).
How far is Blaise Diagne International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,197 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,615 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,102 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 17 h.
How long is the runway at Blaise Diagne International Airport?
The longest runway at Blaise Diagne International Airport is 3,500 m (11,483 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Blaise Diagne International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.