ADL
Adelaide
Australia
8,042 km
4,997 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
8,042 km
4,997 mi / 4,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL MLE
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code ADL MLE
ICAO Code YPAD VRMM
City Adelaide Malé
Country Australia Maldives
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Indian/Maldives
Elevation 20 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 4.190000, 73.530000

Adelaide (ADL) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 8,042 kilometers (4,997 miles / 4,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Australia with Maldives. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:57 in Adelaide, it's 22:27 in Malé. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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