Distance From Guangzhou East Airfield to Malé International Airport

The distance from Guangzhou East Airfield () to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 2963 miles or 4768 kilometers or 2573 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 Guangzhou (Tianhe) ( China ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou (Tianhe) and Malé takes around 6 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guangzhou East Airfield, Guangzhou (Tianhe), China to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 6 hours 48 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		4768 km
Statute Miles		2963 miles
Nautical Miles		2573 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 48 minutes

Guangzhou East Airfield to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLE Flight Path

Location of Guangzhou East Airfield & Malé International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guangzhou (Tianhe) to Malé nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Guangzhou (Tianhe), China and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Guangzhou (Tianhe), China and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLE

Time difference between Guangzhou (Tianhe) (China) and Malé (Maldives) is 3 Hours.
Malé time is 3 Hours behind Guangzhou (Tianhe).

Location	Local Time
Guangzhou (Tianhe) (China)	2026-11-09, 08:47:50 CST
Malé (Maldives)	2026-11-09, 05:47:50 +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

Guangzhou East Airfield ( / ) Guangzhou (Tianhe), China

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives