DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
2,837 km
1,763 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
2,837 km
1,763 mi / 1,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
222°
southwest

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DAC MLE
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code DAC MLE
ICAO Code VGHS VRMM
City Dhaka Malé
Country Bangladesh Maldives
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Indian/Maldives
Elevation 30 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 4.190000, 73.530000

Dhaka (DAC) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 2,837 kilometers (1,763 miles / 1,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:24 in Dhaka, it's 19:24 in Malé.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 38° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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