Distance From Downtown Fort Lauderdale Heliport to Malta International Airport

The distance from Downtown Fort Lauderdale Heliport () to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 5424 miles or 8729 kilometers or 4711 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 Fort Lauderdale ( United States ) to Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Lauderdale and Valletta takes around 12 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Downtown Fort Lauderdale Heliport, Fort Lauderdale, United States to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 12 hours 28 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 • - MLA

Kilometers		8729 km
Statute Miles		5424 miles
Nautical Miles		4711 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 28 minutes

Downtown Fort Lauderdale Heliport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Lauderdale, United States and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLA

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

Location	Local Time
Fort Lauderdale (United States)	2026-09-23, 19:36:57 EDT
Valletta (Malta)	2026-09-24, 01:36:57 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

Downtown Fort Lauderdale Heliport ( / DT1) Fort Lauderdale, United States

Destination

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta