Distance From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Malé International Airport, NKG - MLE Distance

The distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 3497 miles or 5627 kilometers or 3037 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 Nanjing ( China ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and Malé takes around 8 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 8 hours 2 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 • NKG - MLE

Kilometers		5627 km
Statute Miles		3497 miles
Nautical Miles		3037 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 2 minutes

Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - NKG to MLE Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nanjing, China and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKG - MLE

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and Malé (Maldives) is 3 Hours.
Malé time is 3 Hours behind Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2025-12-15, 23:13:14 CST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-15, 20:13:14 +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

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG / ZSNJ) Nanjing, China

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives