Distance From São Filipe Airport to Malé International Airport, SFL - MLE Distance

The distance from São Filipe Airport (SFL) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 6677 miles or 10745 kilometers or 5798 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 São Filipe ( Cape Verde ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Filipe and Malé takes around 15 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Filipe Airport, São Filipe, Cape Verde to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 15 hours 21 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 • SFL - MLE

Kilometers		10745 km
Statute Miles		6677 miles
Nautical Miles		5798 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 21 minutes

São Filipe Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - SFL to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between São Filipe, Cape Verde and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between São Filipe, Cape Verde and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SFL - MLE

Time difference between São Filipe (Cape Verde) and Malé (Maldives) is 6 Hours.
Malé time is 6 Hours ahead of São Filipe.

Location	Local Time
São Filipe (Cape Verde)	2026-03-19, 01:47:30 -01
Malé (Maldives)	2026-03-19, 07:47:30 +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

São Filipe Airport (SFL / GVSF) São Filipe, Cape Verde

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives