Distance From Pinto Martins International Airport to Malé International Airport, FOR - MLE Distance

The distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 7756 miles or 12481 kilometers or 6735 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 Fortaleza ( Brazil ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fortaleza and Malé takes around 17 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pinto Martins International Airport, Fortaleza, Brazil to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 17 hours 49 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 • FOR - MLE

Kilometers		12481 km
Statute Miles		7756 miles
Nautical Miles		6735 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 49 minutes

Pinto Martins International Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - FOR to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fortaleza, Brazil and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Fortaleza, Brazil and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FOR - MLE

Time difference between Fortaleza (Brazil) and Malé (Maldives) is 8 Hours.
Malé time is 8 Hours ahead of Fortaleza.

Location	Local Time
Fortaleza (Brazil)	2025-12-17, 04:00:08 -03
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-17, 12:00:08 +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

Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR / SBFZ) Fortaleza, Brazil

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives