AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,032 km
8,719 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
14,032 km
8,719 mi / 7,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
113°
east southeast

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AEP MLE
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Velana International Airport
IATA Code AEP MLE
ICAO Code SABE VRMM
City Buenos Aires Malé
Country Argentina Maldives
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Indian/Maldives
Elevation 18 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 4.190000, 73.530000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 14,032 kilometers (8,719 miles / 7,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:20 in Buenos Aires, it's 22:20 in Malé. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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