Distance From Nosara Airport to Malé International Airport, NOB - MLE Distance

The distance from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 10701 miles or 17222 kilometers or 9293 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 Nicoya ( Costa Rica ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nicoya and Malé takes around 24 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nosara Airport, Nicoya, Costa Rica to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 24 hours 36 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 • NOB - MLE

Kilometers		17222 km
Statute Miles		10701 miles
Nautical Miles		9293 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 36 minutes

Nosara Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - NOB to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nicoya, Costa Rica and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Nicoya, Costa Rica and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NOB - MLE

Time difference between Nicoya (Costa Rica) and Malé (Maldives) is 11 Hours.
Malé time is 11 Hours ahead of Nicoya.

Location	Local Time
Nicoya (Costa Rica)	2025-12-16, 23:23:46 CST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-17, 10:23:46 +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

Nosara Airport (NOB / MRNS) Nicoya, Costa Rica

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives