Distance From Joe Sanford Field to Malta International Airport

The distance from Joe Sanford Field () to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 5685 miles or 9148 kilometers or 4937 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 Edwards ( United States ) to Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Edwards and Valletta takes around 13 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joe Sanford Field, Edwards, United States to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 13 hours 4 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		9148 km
Statute Miles		5685 miles
Nautical Miles		4937 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 4 minutes

Joe Sanford Field to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLA Flight Path

Location of Joe Sanford Field & Malta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Edwards to Valletta nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Edwards, United States and Valletta, Malta. .

Nonstop flight route between Edwards, United States and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLA

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

Location	Local Time
Edwards (United States)	2026-03-20, 12:35:32 CDT
Valletta (Malta)	2026-03-20, 18:35:32 CET

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

Joe Sanford Field ( / MS24) Edwards, United States

Destination

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta