Distance From Rakanda Airport to Malta International Airport, RAA - MLA Distance

The distance from Rakanda Airport (RAA) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 8985 miles or 14459 kilometers or 7803 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 Rakanda ( Papua New Guinea ) to Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rakanda and Valletta takes around 20 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rakanda Airport, Rakanda, Papua New Guinea to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 20 hours 39 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 • RAA - MLA

Kilometers		14459 km
Statute Miles		8985 miles
Nautical Miles		7803 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 39 minutes

Rakanda Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - RAA to MLA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rakanda, Papua New Guinea and Valletta, Malta. .

Nonstop flight route between Rakanda, Papua New Guinea and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAA - MLA

Time difference between Rakanda (Papua New Guinea) and Valletta (Malta) is 10 Hours.
Valletta time is 10 Hours behind Rakanda.

Location	Local Time
Rakanda (Papua New Guinea)	2026-10-28, 22:27:18 +11
Valletta (Malta)	2026-10-28, 12:27:18 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.

Origin

Rakanda Airport (RAA / ) Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta