Distance From Arutua Airport to Malta International Airport, AXR - MLA Distance

The distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 10596 miles or 17052 kilometers or 9202 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 ( French Polynesia ) to Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Valletta takes around 24 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arutua Airport, , French Polynesia to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 24 hours 21 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 • AXR - MLA

Kilometers		17052 km
Statute Miles		10596 miles
Nautical Miles		9202 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 21 minutes

Arutua Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - AXR to MLA Flight Path

Location of Arutua Airport & Malta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view to Valletta nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , French Polynesia and Valletta, Malta. .

Nonstop flight route between , French Polynesia and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AXR - MLA

Time difference between (French Polynesia) and Valletta (Malta) is 12 Hours.
Valletta time is 12 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(French Polynesia)	2026-09-11, 20:53:08 -10
Valletta (Malta)	2026-09-12, 08:53:08 CEST

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

Arutua Airport (AXR / NTGU) , French Polynesia

Destination

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta