CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,980 km
4,337 miles
DDD
Dhaalu Atoll
Maldives
Distance
6,980 km
4,337 mi / 3,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT DDD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport
IATA Code CPT DDD
ICAO Code FACT VRMU
City Cape Town Dhaalu Atoll
Country South Africa Maldives
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Maldives
Elevation 151 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 2.670000, 72.890000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport (DDD) in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives is 6,980 kilometers (4,337 miles / 3,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Maldives. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:10 in Cape Town, it's 06:10 in Dhaalu Atoll. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport (DDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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