Distance From Naiu Airport to Malé International Airport, NIU - MLE Distance

The distance from Naiu Airport (NIU) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 9608 miles or 15462 kilometers or 8344 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 Naiu Atoll ( French Polynesia ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Naiu Atoll and Malé takes around 22 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Naiu Airport, Naiu Atoll, French Polynesia to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 22 hours 5 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 • NIU - MLE

Kilometers		15462 km
Statute Miles		9608 miles
Nautical Miles		8344 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 5 minutes

Naiu Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - NIU to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Naiu Atoll, French Polynesia and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Naiu Atoll, French Polynesia and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NIU - MLE

Time difference between Naiu Atoll (French Polynesia) and Malé (Maldives) is 15 Hours.
Malé time is 15 Hours ahead of Naiu Atoll.

Location	Local Time
Naiu Atoll (French Polynesia)	2026-10-28, 09:35:35 -10
Malé (Maldives)	2026-10-29, 00:35:35 +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

Naiu Airport (NIU / NTKN) Naiu Atoll, French Polynesia

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives