Distance From Kilwa Airport to Malé International Airport, KIY - MLE Distance

The distance from Kilwa Airport (KIY) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 2513 miles or 4043 kilometers or 2182 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 Kilwa Masoko ( Tanzania ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kilwa Masoko and Malé takes around 5 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kilwa Airport, Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 5 hours 46 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 • KIY - MLE

Kilometers		4043 km
Statute Miles		2513 miles
Nautical Miles		2182 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 46 minutes

Kilwa Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - KIY to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIY - MLE

Time difference between Kilwa Masoko (Tanzania) and Malé (Maldives) is 2 Hours.
Malé time is 2 Hours ahead of Kilwa Masoko.

Location	Local Time
Kilwa Masoko (Tanzania)	2026-06-17, 15:45:58 EAT
Malé (Maldives)	2026-06-17, 17:45:58 +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

Kilwa Airport (KIY / HTKI) Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives