Distance From Phaplu Airport to Malé International Airport, PPL - MLE Distance

The distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 1827 miles or 2940 kilometers or 1587 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 Phaplu ( Nepal ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Phaplu and Malé takes around 4 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Phaplu Airport, Phaplu, Nepal to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 4 hours 12 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 • PPL - MLE

Kilometers		2940 km
Statute Miles		1827 miles
Nautical Miles		1587 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 12 minutes

Phaplu Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - PPL to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Phaplu, Nepal and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Phaplu, Nepal and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PPL - MLE

Time difference between Phaplu (Nepal) and Malé (Maldives) is 0 Hours 45 Minutes.
Malé time is 0 Hours 45 Minutes behind Phaplu.

Location	Local Time
Phaplu (Nepal)	2025-04-03, 06:26:17 +0545
Malé (Maldives)	2025-04-03, 05:41:17 +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

Phaplu Airport (PPL / VNPL) Phaplu, Nepal

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives