BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
3,167 km
1,968 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
3,167 km
1,968 mi / 1,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
253°
west southwest

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BKK MLE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code BKK MLE
ICAO Code VTBS VRMM
City Bangkok Malé
Country Thailand Maldives
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Indian/Maldives
Elevation 5 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 4.190000, 73.530000

Bangkok (BKK) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 3,167 kilometers (1,968 miles / 1,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Thailand with Maldives. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:41 in Bangkok, it's 00:41 in Malé.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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