Distance From Praia International Airport to Malé International Airport, RAI - MLE Distance

The distance from Praia International Airport (RAI) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 6611 miles or 10639 kilometers or 5741 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 Praia ( Cape Verde ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Praia and Malé takes around 15 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Praia International Airport, Praia, Cape Verde to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 15 hours 11 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 • RAI - MLE

Kilometers		10639 km
Statute Miles		6611 miles
Nautical Miles		5741 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 11 minutes

Praia International Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - RAI to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Praia, Cape Verde and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Praia, Cape Verde and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAI - MLE

Time difference between Praia (Cape Verde) and Malé (Maldives) is 6 Hours.
Malé time is 6 Hours ahead of Praia.

Location	Local Time
Praia (Cape Verde)	2025-01-15, 13:44:48 -01
Malé (Maldives)	2025-01-15, 19:44:48 +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

Praia International Airport (RAI / GVNP) Praia, Cape Verde

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives