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Connecting route · Senegal → Malaysia

Flights from Dakar to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from Dakar to Kuala Lumpur. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Addis Ababa, about 18h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 18h 51m
DSSKULDXB

Dakar to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey18h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Dakar to Kuala Lumpur

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DKR Dubai (DXB) KUL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 54m
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2
DKR Addis Ababa (ADD) KUL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 51m
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3
DKR Algiers (ALG) KUL
Leg 1: Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air Algérie
One airline, one ticket ~19h 41m
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4
DKR Paris (CDG) KUL
Leg 1: Air France, Air Senegal · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 49m
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DKR Amsterdam (AMS) KUL
Leg 1: TUI fly Netherlands · Leg 2: KLM
Self-transfer likely ~22h 04m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
13,028 km8,090 miles
Journey time
18h 51mestimate
Time difference
+8hKuala Lumpur vs Dakar
Currency in Kuala Lumpur
MYR
Airports
DSS → KUL, SZB

Flights from Dakar to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dakar to Kuala Lumpur?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Addis Ababa and Algiers. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dakar to Kuala Lumpur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,028 km.
Where do you change planes between Dakar and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD), Algiers (ALG) and Paris (CDG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dakar and Kuala Lumpur?
Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Dakar and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of Dakar.

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