Distance From Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to Malta International Airport, PLZ - MLA Distance

The distance from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 4879 miles or 7852 kilometers or 4237 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 Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) ( South Africa ) to Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Valletta takes around 11 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 11 hours 13 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 • PLZ - MLA

Kilometers		7852 km
Statute Miles		4879 miles
Nautical Miles		4237 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 13 minutes

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - PLZ to MLA Flight Path

Location of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport & Malta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Valletta nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLZ - MLA

Time difference between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (South Africa) and Valletta (Malta) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (South Africa)	2026-07-28, 21:02:41 SAST
Valletta (Malta)	2026-07-28, 21:02:41 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

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ / FAPE) Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa

Destination

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta