Distance From Lackland Air Force Base to Malé International Airport, SKF - MLE Distance

The distance from Lackland Air Force Base (SKF) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 10059 miles or 16188 kilometers or 8735 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 San Antonio ( United States ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Antonio and Malé takes around 23 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, United States to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 23 hours 7 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 • SKF - MLE

Kilometers		16188 km
Statute Miles		10059 miles
Nautical Miles		8735 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 7 minutes

Lackland Air Force Base to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - SKF to MLE Flight Path

Location of Lackland Air Force Base & Malé International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Antonio to Malé nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Antonio, United States and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between San Antonio, United States and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SKF - MLE

Time difference between San Antonio (United States) and Malé (Maldives) is 12 Hours.
Malé time is 12 Hours ahead of San Antonio.

Location	Local Time
San Antonio (United States)	2026-11-01, 07:06:10 MST
Malé (Maldives)	2026-11-01, 19:06:10 +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

Lackland Air Force Base (SKF / KSKF) San Antonio, United States

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives