CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,182 km
4,463 miles
DRV
Dharavandhoo
Maldives
Distance
7,182 km
4,463 mi / 3,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT DRV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Dharavandhoo Airport
IATA Code CPT DRV
ICAO Code FACT VRMD
City Cape Town Dharavandhoo
Country South Africa Maldives
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Maldives
Elevation 151 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.160000, 73.130000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dharavandhoo (DRV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) in Dharavandhoo, Maldives is 7,182 kilometers (4,463 miles / 3,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 13:04 in Cape Town, it's 16:04 in Dharavandhoo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dharavandhoo (DRV) 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 Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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