Distance From West One Airport to Malé International Airport

The distance from West One Airport () to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 3399 miles or 5470 kilometers or 2952 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 Chinka ( Zambia ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chinka and Malé takes around 7 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from West One Airport, Chinka, Zambia to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 7 hours 48 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		5470 km
Statute Miles		3399 miles
Nautical Miles		2952 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 48 minutes

West One Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chinka, Zambia and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Chinka, Zambia and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MLE

Time difference between Chinka (Zambia) and Malé (Maldives) is 3 Hours.
Malé time is 3 Hours ahead of Chinka.

Location	Local Time
Chinka (Zambia)	2026-09-18, 13:17:52 CAT
Malé (Maldives)	2026-09-18, 16:17:52 +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

West One Airport ( / FLWA) Chinka, Zambia

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives