Distance From Malé International Airport to Melbourne International Airport, MLE - MEL Distance

The distance from Malé International Airport (MLE) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 5388 miles or 8671 kilometers or 4679 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 Malé ( Maldives ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malé and Melbourne takes around 12 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 12 hours 23 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 - MEL

Kilometers		8671 km
Statute Miles		5388 miles
Nautical Miles		4679 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 23 minutes

Malé International Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - MLE to MEL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malé, Maldives and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Malé, Maldives and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLE - MEL

Time difference between Malé (Maldives) and Melbourne (Australia) is 6 Hours.
Melbourne time is 6 Hours ahead of Malé.

Location	Local Time
Malé (Maldives)	2025-01-03, 11:37:32 +05
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-01-03, 17:37:32 AEDT

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

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia