ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
8,579 km
5,331 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
8,579 km
5,331 mi / 4,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
87°
east

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ABJ MLE
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code ABJ MLE
ICAO Code DIAP VRMM
City Abidjan Malé
Country Ivory Coast Maldives
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Indian/Maldives
Elevation 21 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 4.190000, 73.530000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 8,579 kilometers (5,331 miles / 4,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Maldives. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:16 in Abidjan, it's 21:16 in Malé. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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