Distance From Paiela Airport to Malé International Airport, PLE - MLE Distance

The distance from Paiela Airport (PLE) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 4838 miles or 7786 kilometers or 4201 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 Paiela ( Papua New Guinea ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paiela and Malé takes around 11 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paiela Airport, Paiela, Papua New Guinea to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 11 hours 7 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 • PLE - MLE

Kilometers		7786 km
Statute Miles		4838 miles
Nautical Miles		4201 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 7 minutes

Paiela Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - PLE to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Paiela, Papua New Guinea and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Paiela, Papua New Guinea and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLE - MLE

Time difference between Paiela (Papua New Guinea) and Malé (Maldives) is 5 Hours.
Malé time is 5 Hours behind Paiela.

Location	Local Time
Paiela (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-05, 02:28:12 +10
Malé (Maldives)	2026-05-04, 21:28:12 +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

Paiela Airport (PLE / AYPB) Paiela, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives