Distance From Columbus Airport to Malé International Airport

The distance from Columbus Airport () to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 9947 miles or 16008 kilometers or 8638 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 Columbus ( United States ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Columbus and Malé takes around 22 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Columbus Airport, Columbus, United States to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 22 hours 52 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		16008 km
Statute Miles		9947 miles
Nautical Miles		8638 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 52 minutes

Columbus Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Columbus, United States and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Columbus, United States and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLE

Time difference between Columbus (United States) and Malé (Maldives) is 12 Hours.
Malé time is 12 Hours ahead of Columbus.

Location	Local Time
Columbus (United States)	2026-05-04, 16:57:03 MST
Malé (Maldives)	2026-05-05, 04:57:03 +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

Columbus Airport ( / 0NM0) Columbus, United States

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives