Distance From Praia International Airport to Malta International Airport, RAI - MLA Distance

The distance from Praia International Airport (RAI) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 2751 miles or 4426 kilometers or 2389 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 Praia ( Cape Verde ) to Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Praia and Valletta takes around 6 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Praia International Airport, Praia, Cape Verde to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 6 hours 19 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 • RAI - MLA

Kilometers		4426 km
Statute Miles		2751 miles
Nautical Miles		2389 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 19 minutes

Praia International Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - RAI to MLA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Praia, Cape Verde and Valletta, Malta. .

Nonstop flight route between Praia, Cape Verde and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAI - MLA

Time difference between Praia (Cape Verde) and Valletta (Malta) is 3 Hours.
Valletta time is 3 Hours ahead of Praia.

Location	Local Time
Praia (Cape Verde)	2026-09-15, 01:14:50 -01
Valletta (Malta)	2026-09-15, 04:14:50 CEST

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

Praia International Airport (RAI / GVNP) Praia, Cape Verde

Destination

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta