Distance From Yiwu Airport to Malé International Airport, YIW - MLE Distance

The distance from Yiwu Airport (YIW) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 3499 miles or 5631 kilometers or 3039 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 Yiwu ( China ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yiwu and Malé takes around 8 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yiwu Airport, Yiwu, China to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 8 hours 2 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 • YIW - MLE

Kilometers		5631 km
Statute Miles		3499 miles
Nautical Miles		3039 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 2 minutes

Yiwu Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - YIW to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Yiwu, China and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Yiwu, China and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YIW - MLE

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

Location	Local Time
Yiwu (China)	2025-12-15, 20:15:18 CST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-15, 17:15:18 +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

Yiwu Airport (YIW / ZSYW) Yiwu, China

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives