ATH
Athens
Greece
6,261 km
3,890 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
6,261 km
3,890 mi / 3,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Athens
Heading
114°
east southeast

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ATH MLE
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code ATH MLE
ICAO Code LGAV VRMM
City Athens Malé
Country Greece Maldives
Timezone Europe/Athens Indian/Maldives
Elevation 308 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 4.190000, 73.530000

Athens (ATH) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 6,261 kilometers (3,890 miles / 3,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Greece 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 17:42 in Athens, it's 20:42 in Malé. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 314° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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