ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,871 km
2,405 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
3,871 km
2,405 mi / 2,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

ADD MLE
Airport Name Bole International Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code ADD MLE
ICAO Code HAAB VRMM
City Addis Ababa Malé
Country Ethiopia Maldives
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Indian/Maldives
Elevation 7,630 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 4.190000, 73.530000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 3,871 kilometers (2,405 miles / 2,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 18:55 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:55 in Malé.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,623 feet between the two airports. Velana International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 280° (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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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