Distance From Shantou Waisha Airport to Malé International Airport

The distance from Shantou Waisha Airport () to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 3172 miles or 5105 kilometers or 2755 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 Shantou (Longhu) ( China ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shantou (Longhu) and Malé takes around 7 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shantou Waisha Airport, Shantou (Longhu), China to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 7 hours 17 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 • - MLE

Kilometers		5105 km
Statute Miles		3172 miles
Nautical Miles		2755 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 17 minutes

Shantou Waisha Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLE Flight Path

Location of Shantou Waisha Airport & Malé International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shantou (Longhu) to Malé nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shantou (Longhu), China and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Shantou (Longhu), China and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLE

Time difference between Shantou (Longhu) (China) and Malé (Maldives) is 3 Hours.
Malé time is 3 Hours behind Shantou (Longhu).

Location	Local Time
Shantou (Longhu) (China)	2026-06-19, 09:08:02 CST
Malé (Maldives)	2026-06-19, 06:08:02 +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

Shantou Waisha Airport ( / ) Shantou (Longhu), China

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives