Distance From Maota Airport to Malé International Airport, MXS - MLE Distance

The distance from Maota Airport (MXS) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 7911 miles or 12732 kilometers or 6870 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 Maota ( Samoa ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maota and Malé takes around 18 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maota Airport, Maota, Samoa to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 18 hours 11 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 • MXS - MLE

Kilometers		12732 km
Statute Miles		7911 miles
Nautical Miles		6870 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 11 minutes

Maota Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - MXS to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Maota, Samoa and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Maota, Samoa and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MXS - MLE

Time difference between Maota (Samoa) and Malé (Maldives) is 8 Hours.
Malé time is 8 Hours behind Maota.

Location	Local Time
Maota (Samoa)	2026-09-12, 18:32:34 +13
Malé (Maldives)	2026-09-12, 10:32:34 +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

Maota Airport (MXS / NSMA) Maota, Samoa

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives