DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,097 km
6,274 miles
GAN
Gan
Maldives
Distance
10,097 km
6,274 mi / 5,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
91°
east

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DKR GAN
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Gan International Airport
IATA Code DKR GAN
ICAO Code GOOY VRMG
City Dakar Gan
Country Senegal Maldives
Timezone Africa/Dakar Indian/Maldives
Elevation 85 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -0.690000, 73.160000

Dakar (DKR) to Gan (GAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives is 10,097 kilometers (6,274 miles / 5,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Senegal 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 14:28 in Dakar, it's 19:28 in Gan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gan (GAN) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Gan International Airport (GAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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