BRU
Brussels
Belgium
8,189 km
5,088 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
8,189 km
5,088 mi / 4,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
104°
east southeast

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BRU MLE
Airport Name Brussels Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code BRU MLE
ICAO Code EBBR VRMM
City Brussels Malé
Country Belgium Maldives
Timezone Europe/Brussels Indian/Maldives
Elevation 184 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 4.190000, 73.530000

Brussels (BRU) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 8,189 kilometers (5,088 miles / 4,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Belgium 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 14:20 in Brussels, it's 18:20 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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