Distance From Rabat-Salé Airport to Malé International Airport, RBA - MLE Distance

The distance from Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 5500 miles or 8852 kilometers or 4777 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 Rabat ( Morocco ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rabat and Malé takes around 12 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rabat-Salé Airport, Rabat, Morocco to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 12 hours 38 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 • RBA - MLE

Kilometers		8852 km
Statute Miles		5500 miles
Nautical Miles		4777 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 38 minutes

Rabat-Salé Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - RBA to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rabat, Morocco and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Rabat, Morocco and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RBA - MLE

Time difference between Rabat (Morocco) and Malé (Maldives) is 5 Hours.
Malé time is 5 Hours ahead of Rabat.

Location	Local Time
Rabat (Morocco)	2026-03-18, 11:18:24 +00
Malé (Maldives)	2026-03-18, 16:18:24 +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

Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA / GMME) Rabat, Morocco

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives