Distance From Apuao Grande Island Airstrip to Malé International Airport

The distance from Apuao Grande Island Airstrip () to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 3442 miles or 5540 kilometers or 2989 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mercedes ( Philippines ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mercedes and Malé takes around 7 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Apuao Grande Island Airstrip, Mercedes, Philippines to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 7 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MLE

Kilometers		5540 km
Statute Miles		3442 miles
Nautical Miles		2989 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 54 minutes

Apuao Grande Island Airstrip to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLE Flight Path

Location of Apuao Grande Island Airstrip & Malé International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mercedes to Malé nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mercedes, Philippines and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Mercedes, Philippines and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLE

Time difference between Mercedes (Philippines) and Malé (Maldives) is 3 Hours.
Malé time is 3 Hours behind Mercedes.

Location	Local Time
Mercedes (Philippines)	2025-12-14, 20:53:09 PST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-14, 17:53:09 +05

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Apuao Grande Island Airstrip ( / ) Mercedes, Philippines

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives