AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,209 km
5,101 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
8,209 km
5,101 mi / 4,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
105°
east southeast

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AMS MLE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Velana International Airport
IATA Code AMS MLE
ICAO Code EHAM VRMM
City Amsterdam Malé
Country Netherlands Maldives
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Indian/Maldives
Elevation -11 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 4.190000, 73.530000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 8,209 kilometers (5,101 miles / 4,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:42 in Amsterdam, it's 23:42 in Malé. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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