The distance from RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 1331 miles or 2142 kilometers or 1156 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.
2142 kilometers is the direct flight distance between RAF Lakenheath (United Kingdom) and Malta International Airport (Malta).
How long does it take to travel from Lakenheath ( United Kingdom ) to Valletta ( Malta )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lakenheath and Valletta takes around 3 hours 3 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from RAF Lakenheath, Lakenheath, United Kingdom to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is
3 hours 3 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 • LKZ - MLA
| Kilometers | | 2142 km |
| Statute Miles | | 1331 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 1156 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 3 hours 3 minutes |
RAF Lakenheath to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - LKZ to MLA Flight Path
Location of RAF Lakenheath & Malta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lakenheath to Valletta nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between Lakenheath, United Kingdom and Valletta, Malta.
Time Difference Between the Airports • LKZ - MLA
Time difference between
Lakenheath (United Kingdom) and
Valletta (Malta) is 1 Hours.
Valletta time is 1 Hours ahead of Lakenheath.
| Location | Local Time |
| Lakenheath (United Kingdom) | 2025-12-14, 23:27:12 GMT |
| Valletta (Malta) | 2025-12-15, 00:27:12 CET |
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.