Distance From Chennault International Airport to Malé International Airport, CWF - MLE Distance

The distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 9902 miles or 15935 kilometers or 8599 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 Lake Charles ( United States ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lake Charles and Malé takes around 22 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennault International Airport, Lake Charles, United States to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 22 hours 45 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 • CWF - MLE

Kilometers		15935 km
Statute Miles		9902 miles
Nautical Miles		8599 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 45 minutes

Chennault International Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - CWF to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lake Charles, United States and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Lake Charles, United States and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CWF - MLE

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

Location	Local Time
Lake Charles (United States)	2025-01-15, 05:48:55 CST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-01-15, 16:48:55 +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

Chennault International Airport (CWF / KCWF) Lake Charles, United States

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives