CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,286 km
4,527 miles
HDK
Kulhudhuffushi
Maldives
Distance
7,286 km
4,527 mi / 3,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CPT HDK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kulhudhuffushi Airport
IATA Code CPT HDK
ICAO Code FACT VRBK
City Cape Town Kulhudhuffushi
Country South Africa Maldives
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Maldives
Elevation 151 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 6.630000, 73.070000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) in Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives is 7,286 kilometers (4,527 miles / 3,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 16:58 in Cape Town, it's 19:58 in Kulhudhuffushi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 228° (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 Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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