Distance From RAF Fairford to Malta International Airport, FFD - MLA Distance

The distance from RAF Fairford (FFD) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 1356 miles or 2181 kilometers or 1177 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 Fairford ( United Kingdom ) to Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairford and Valletta takes around 3 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Fairford, Fairford, United Kingdom to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 3 hours 6 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 • FFD - MLA

Kilometers		2181 km
Statute Miles		1356 miles
Nautical Miles		1177 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 6 minutes

RAF Fairford to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - FFD to MLA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fairford, United Kingdom and Valletta, Malta. .

Nonstop flight route between Fairford, United Kingdom and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FFD - MLA

Time difference between Fairford (United Kingdom) and Valletta (Malta) is 1 Hours.
Valletta time is 1 Hours ahead of Fairford.

Location	Local Time
Fairford (United Kingdom)	2026-07-30, 14:07:34 BST
Valletta (Malta)	2026-07-30, 15:07:34 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

RAF Fairford (FFD / EGVA) Fairford, United Kingdom

Destination

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta