Distance From Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to Malé International Airport, YQX - MLE Distance

The distance from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 7630 miles or 12279 kilometers or 6626 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 Gander ( Canada ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gander and Malé takes around 17 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander, Gander, Canada to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 17 hours 32 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 • YQX - MLE

Kilometers		12279 km
Statute Miles		7630 miles
Nautical Miles		6626 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 32 minutes

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - YQX to MLE Flight Path

Location of Gander International Airport / CFB Gander & Malé International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gander, Canada and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YQX - MLE

Time difference between Gander (Canada) and Malé (Maldives) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
Malé time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Gander.

Location	Local Time
Gander (Canada)	2025-12-15, 00:23:05 NST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-15, 08:53:05 +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

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX / CYQX) Gander, Canada

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives