Distance From Punta Cana International Airport to Malé International Airport, PUJ - MLE Distance

The distance from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 9404 miles or 15134 kilometers or 8167 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 Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Punta Cana and Malé takes around 21 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 21 hours 37 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 • PUJ - MLE

Kilometers		15134 km
Statute Miles		9404 miles
Nautical Miles		8167 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 37 minutes

Punta Cana International Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - PUJ to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PUJ - MLE

Time difference between Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) and Malé (Maldives) is 9 Hours.
Malé time is 9 Hours ahead of Punta Cana.

Location	Local Time
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)	2026-03-21, 15:19:19 AST
Malé (Maldives)	2026-03-22, 00:19:19 +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

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ / MDPC) Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives