Distance From Makin Island Airport to Malta International Airport, MTK - MLA Distance

The distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 9391 miles or 15113 kilometers or 8155 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 Makin Island ( Kiribati ) to Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makin Island and Valletta takes around 21 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makin Island Airport, Makin Island, Kiribati to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 21 hours 35 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 • MTK - MLA

Kilometers		15113 km
Statute Miles		9391 miles
Nautical Miles		8155 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 35 minutes

Makin Island Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - MTK to MLA Flight Path

Location of Makin Island Airport & Malta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Makin Island to Valletta nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makin Island, Kiribati and Valletta, Malta. .

Nonstop flight route between Makin Island, Kiribati and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTK - MLA

Time difference between Makin Island (Kiribati) and Valletta (Malta) is 10 Hours.
Valletta time is 10 Hours behind Makin Island.

Location	Local Time
Makin Island (Kiribati)	2026-06-22, 06:32:24 +12
Valletta (Malta)	2026-06-21, 20:32:24 CEST

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

Makin Island Airport (MTK / NGMN) Makin Island, Kiribati

Destination

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta