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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
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.
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.





