Distance From Blue Grass Airport to Malta International Airport, LEX - MLA Distance

The distance from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 5177 miles or 8331 kilometers or 4496 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 Lexington ( United States ) to Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lexington and Valletta takes around 11 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Blue Grass Airport, Lexington, United States to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 11 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 • LEX - MLA

Kilometers		8331 km
Statute Miles		5177 miles
Nautical Miles		4496 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 54 minutes

Blue Grass Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - LEX to MLA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lexington, United States and Valletta, Malta. .

Nonstop flight route between Lexington, United States and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LEX - MLA

Time difference between Lexington (United States) and Valletta (Malta) is 6 Hours.
Valletta time is 6 Hours ahead of Lexington.

Location	Local Time
Lexington (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:31:15 EST
Valletta (Malta)	2025-12-05, 08:31:15 CET

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

Blue Grass Airport (LEX / KLEX) Lexington, United States

Destination

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta