Distance From Nad Al Sheba Airport to Malé International Airport

The distance from Nad Al Sheba Airport () to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 1886 miles or 3035 kilometers or 1638 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 Dubai ( United Arab Emirates ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Malé takes around 4 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nad Al Sheba Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 4 hours 20 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		3035 km
Statute Miles		1886 miles
Nautical Miles		1638 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 20 minutes

Nad Al Sheba Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLE Flight Path

Location of Nad Al Sheba Airport & Malé International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLE

Time difference between Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Malé (Maldives) is 1 Hours.
Malé time is 1 Hours ahead of Dubai.

Location	Local Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-05, 19:58:39 +04
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-05, 20:58:39 +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

Nad Al Sheba Airport ( / ) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives