DKR
Dakar
Senegal
9,998 km
6,213 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
9,998 km
6,213 mi / 5,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

DKR MLE
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code DKR MLE
ICAO Code GOOY VRMM
City Dakar Malé
Country Senegal Maldives
Timezone Africa/Dakar Indian/Maldives
Elevation 85 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 4.190000, 73.530000

Dakar (DKR) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 9,998 kilometers (6,213 miles / 5,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 18:42 in Dakar, it's 23:42 in Malé. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) 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 Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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