ATL
Atlanta
United States
14,948 km
9,288 miles
HDK
Kulhudhuffushi
Maldives
Distance
14,948 km
9,288 mi / 8,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/New_York
Heading
32°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

ATL HDK
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Kulhudhuffushi Airport
IATA Code ATL HDK
ICAO Code KATL VRBK
City Atlanta Kulhudhuffushi
Country United States Maldives
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Maldives
Elevation 1,026 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 6.630000, 73.070000

Atlanta (ATL) to Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) in Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives is 14,948 kilometers (9,288 miles / 8,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 United States with Maldives. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:00 in Atlanta, it's 14:00 in Kulhudhuffushi. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,023 feet between the two airports. Kulhudhuffushi Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Kulhudhuffushi (HDK) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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