Distance From Madikwe West Airport to Malé International Airport

The distance from Madikwe West Airport () to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 3754 miles or 6042 kilometers or 3260 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 ( South Africa ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Malé takes around 8 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Madikwe West Airport, , South Africa to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 8 hours 37 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		6042 km
Statute Miles		3754 miles
Nautical Miles		3260 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 37 minutes

Madikwe West Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , South Africa and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between , South Africa and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLE

Time difference between (South Africa) and Malé (Maldives) is 3 Hours.
Malé time is 3 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(South Africa)	2025-12-15, 14:10:36 SAST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-15, 17:10:36 +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

Madikwe West Airport ( / ) , South Africa

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives