Distance From Vahitahi Airport to Malé International Airport, VHZ - MLE Distance

The distance from Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 10031 miles or 16142 kilometers or 8711 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 Vahitahi ( French Polynesia ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vahitahi and Malé takes around 23 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vahitahi Airport, Vahitahi, French Polynesia to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 23 hours 3 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 • VHZ - MLE

Kilometers		16142 km
Statute Miles		10031 miles
Nautical Miles		8711 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 3 minutes

Vahitahi Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - VHZ to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vahitahi, French Polynesia and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Vahitahi, French Polynesia and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VHZ - MLE

Time difference between Vahitahi (French Polynesia) and Malé (Maldives) is 14 Hours.
Malé time is 14 Hours ahead of Vahitahi.

Location	Local Time
Vahitahi (French Polynesia)	2026-05-03, 15:10:03 -09
Malé (Maldives)	2026-05-04, 05:10:03 +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

Vahitahi Airport (VHZ / NTUV) Vahitahi, French Polynesia

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives