DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,046 km
6,243 miles
KDM
Huvadhu Atoll
Maldives
Distance
10,046 km
6,243 mi / 5,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR KDM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Kaadedhdhoo Airport
IATA Code DKR KDM
ICAO Code GOOY VRMT
City Dakar Huvadhu Atoll
Country Senegal Maldives
Timezone Africa/Dakar Indian/Maldives
Elevation 85 ft 2 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 0.490000, 73.000000

Dakar (DKR) to Huvadhu Atoll (KDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM) in Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives is 10,046 kilometers (6,243 miles / 5,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 12:00 in Dakar, it's 17:00 in Huvadhu Atoll. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Huvadhu Atoll (KDM) 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 Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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