Distance From Yamagata Airport to Malé International Airport, GAJ - MLE Distance

The distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Malé International Airport (MLE) is 4792 miles or 7711 kilometers or 4161 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 Higashine ( Japan ) to Malé ( Maldives )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Higashine and Malé takes around 11 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yamagata Airport, Higashine, Japan to Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives is 11 hours 0 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 • GAJ - MLE

Kilometers		7711 km
Statute Miles		4792 miles
Nautical Miles		4161 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 0 minutes

Yamagata Airport to Malé International Airport Flight Route Map - GAJ to MLE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Higashine, Japan and Malé, Maldives. .

Nonstop flight route between Higashine, Japan and Malé, Maldives.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAJ - MLE

Time difference between Higashine (Japan) and Malé (Maldives) is 4 Hours.
Malé time is 4 Hours behind Higashine.

Location	Local Time
Higashine (Japan)	2025-04-04, 23:01:39 JST
Malé (Maldives)	2025-04-04, 19:01:39 +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

Yamagata Airport (GAJ / RJSC) Higashine, Japan

Destination

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives