Distance From Las Flores Airport to Malé International Airport, ELB - MLE Distance

The distance from Las Flores Airport (ELB) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 10019 miles or 16124 kilometers or 8701 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 El Banco ( Colombia ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between El Banco and Malé takes around 23 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Las Flores Airport, El Banco, Colombia to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 23 hours 2 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 • ELB - MLE

Kilometers		16124 km
Statute Miles		10019 miles
Nautical Miles		8701 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 2 minutes

Las Flores Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - ELB to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between El Banco, Colombia and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between El Banco, Colombia and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELB - MLE

Time difference between El Banco (Colombia) and Malé (Maldives) is 10 Hours.
Malé time is 10 Hours ahead of El Banco.

Location	Local Time
El Banco (Colombia)	2026-10-27, 08:59:23 -05
Malé (Maldives)	2026-10-27, 18:59:23 +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

Las Flores Airport (ELB / SKBC) El Banco, Colombia

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives