Distance From Sakhir Air Base to Malta International Airport

The distance from Sakhir Air Base () to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 2227 miles or 3584 kilometers or 1934 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 Zallaq ( Bahrain ) to Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zallaq and Valletta takes around 5 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sakhir Air Base, Zallaq, Bahrain to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 5 hours 7 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 • - MLA

Kilometers		3584 km
Statute Miles		2227 miles
Nautical Miles		1934 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 7 minutes

Sakhir Air Base to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zallaq, Bahrain and Valletta, Malta. .

Nonstop flight route between Zallaq, Bahrain and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLA

Time difference between Zallaq (Bahrain) and Valletta (Malta) is 2 Hours.
Valletta time is 2 Hours behind Zallaq.

Location	Local Time
Zallaq (Bahrain)	2025-12-16, 08:04:48 +03
Valletta (Malta)	2025-12-16, 06:04:48 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

Sakhir Air Base ( / OBKH) Zallaq, Bahrain

Destination

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta