Distance From Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Malé International Airport, BKI - MLE Distance

The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 2929 miles or 4713 kilometers or 2543 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 Kota Kinabalu ( Malaysia ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Malé takes around 6 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 6 hours 43 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 • BKI - MLE

Kilometers		4713 km
Statute Miles		2929 miles
Nautical Miles		2543 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 43 minutes

Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - BKI to MLE Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKI - MLE

Time difference between Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) and Malé (Maldives) is 3 Hours.
Malé time is 3 Hours behind Kota Kinabalu.

Location	Local Time
Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)	2025-12-15, 23:06:20 +08
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-15, 20:06:20 +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

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI / WBKK) Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives