Distance From Dakhla Airport to Malé International Airport, VIL - MLE Distance

The distance from Dakhla Airport (VIL) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 6068 miles or 9765 kilometers or 5270 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 Dakhla ( Western Sahara ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dakhla and Malé takes around 13 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dakhla Airport, Dakhla, Western Sahara to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 13 hours 57 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 • VIL - MLE

Kilometers		9765 km
Statute Miles		6068 miles
Nautical Miles		5270 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 57 minutes

Dakhla Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - VIL to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Dakhla, Western Sahara and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Dakhla, Western Sahara and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VIL - MLE

Time difference between Dakhla (Western Sahara) and Malé (Maldives) is 5 Hours.
Malé time is 5 Hours ahead of Dakhla.

Location	Local Time
Dakhla (Western Sahara)	2026-03-18, 17:08:02 +00
Malé (Maldives)	2026-03-18, 22:08:02 +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

Dakhla Airport (VIL / GMMH) Dakhla, Western Sahara

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives