Distance From Malé International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, MLE - CNX Distance

The distance from Malé International Airport (MLE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is 1990 miles or 3203 kilometers or 1728 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 Malé ( Maldives ) to Chiang Mai ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malé and Chiang Mai takes around 4 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives to Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai, Thailand is 4 hours 34 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 - CNX

Kilometers		3203 km
Statute Miles		1990 miles
Nautical Miles		1728 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 34 minutes

Malé International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport Flight Route Map - MLE to CNX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malé, Maldives and Chiang Mai, Thailand. .

Nonstop flight route between Malé, Maldives and Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLE - CNX

Time difference between Malé (Maldives) and Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 2 Hours.
Chiang Mai time is 2 Hours ahead of Malé.

Location	Local Time
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-15, 16:58:45 +05
Chiang Mai (Thailand)	2025-12-15, 18:58:45 +07

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

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives

Destination

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX / VTCC) Chiang Mai, Thailand