Distance From Kufra Airport to Malé International Airport, AKF - MLE Distance

The distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 3611 miles or 5811 kilometers or 3136 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 Kufra ( Libya ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kufra and Malé takes around 8 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kufra Airport, Kufra, Libya to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 8 hours 18 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 • AKF - MLE

Kilometers		5811 km
Statute Miles		3611 miles
Nautical Miles		3136 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 18 minutes

Kufra Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - AKF to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kufra, Libya and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Kufra, Libya and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AKF - MLE

Time difference between Kufra (Libya) and Malé (Maldives) is 3 Hours.
Malé time is 3 Hours ahead of Kufra.

Location	Local Time
Kufra (Libya)	2026-09-12, 00:35:47 EET
Malé (Maldives)	2026-09-12, 03:35:47 +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

Kufra Airport (AKF / HLKF) Kufra, Libya

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives