DEL
New Delhi
India
2,737 km
1,701 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
2,737 km
1,701 mi / 1,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
189°
south

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DEL MLE
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code DEL MLE
ICAO Code VIDP VRMM
City New Delhi Malé
Country India Maldives
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Indian/Maldives
Elevation 777 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 4.190000, 73.530000

New Delhi (DEL) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 2,737 kilometers (1,701 miles / 1,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in New Delhi, it's 00:53 in Malé.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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