Distance From Napuka Island Airport to Malé International Airport, NAU - MLE Distance

The distance from Napuka Island Airport (NAU) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 9969 miles or 16044 kilometers or 8657 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 Napuka Island ( French Polynesia ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Napuka Island and Malé takes around 22 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Napuka Island Airport, Napuka Island, French Polynesia to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 22 hours 55 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 • NAU - MLE

Kilometers		16044 km
Statute Miles		9969 miles
Nautical Miles		8657 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 55 minutes

Napuka Island Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - NAU to MLE Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Napuka Island, French Polynesia and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NAU - MLE

Time difference between Napuka Island (French Polynesia) and Malé (Maldives) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Malé time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Napuka Island.

Location	Local Time
Napuka Island (French Polynesia)	2025-12-14, 14:00:53 -0930
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-15, 04:30:53 +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

Napuka Island Airport (NAU / NTGN) Napuka Island, French Polynesia

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives