Distance From Lotus International Airport to Malé International Airport

The distance from Lotus International Airport () to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 9040 miles or 14547 kilometers or 7850 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 Buckinham ( United States ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buckinham and Malé takes around 20 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lotus International Airport, Buckinham, United States to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 20 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 • - MLE

Kilometers		14547 km
Statute Miles		9040 miles
Nautical Miles		7850 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 46 minutes

Lotus International Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLE Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Buckinham, United States and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLE

Time difference between Buckinham (United States) and Malé (Maldives) is 10 Hours.
Malé time is 10 Hours ahead of Buckinham.

Location	Local Time
Buckinham (United States)	2025-12-15, 20:17:46 EST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-16, 06:17:46 +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

Lotus International Airport ( / 8VA4) Buckinham, United States

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives