Distance From Sugar Land Regional Airport to Malé International Airport, SGR - MLE Distance

The distance from Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 9993 miles or 16082 kilometers or 8678 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 Houston ( United States ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Malé takes around 22 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sugar Land Regional Airport, Houston, United States to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 22 hours 58 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 • SGR - MLE

Kilometers		16082 km
Statute Miles		9993 miles
Nautical Miles		8678 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 58 minutes

Sugar Land Regional Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - SGR to MLE Flight Path

Location of Sugar Land Regional Airport & Malé International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Houston to Malé nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Houston, United States and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SGR - MLE

Time difference between Houston (United States) and Malé (Maldives) is 11 Hours.
Malé time is 11 Hours ahead of Houston.

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2025-12-15, 17:35:09 CST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-16, 04:35:09 +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

Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR / KSGR) Houston, United States

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives