Distance From Rukum Chaurjahari Airport to Malé International Airport, RUK - MLE Distance

The distance from Rukum Chaurjahari Airport (RUK) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 1782 miles or 2867 kilometers or 1547 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 Rukumkot ( Nepal ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rukumkot and Malé takes around 4 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rukum Chaurjahari Airport, Rukumkot, Nepal to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 4 hours 5 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 • RUK - MLE

Kilometers		2867 km
Statute Miles		1782 miles
Nautical Miles		1547 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 5 minutes

Rukum Chaurjahari Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - RUK to MLE Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rukumkot, Nepal and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUK - MLE

Time difference between Rukumkot (Nepal) and Malé (Maldives) is 0 Hours 45 Minutes.
Malé time is 0 Hours 45 Minutes behind Rukumkot.

Location	Local Time
Rukumkot (Nepal)	2026-06-22, 03:17:00 +0545
Malé (Maldives)	2026-06-22, 02:32:00 +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

Rukum Chaurjahari Airport (RUK / VNCJ) Rukumkot, Nepal

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives