EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,808 km
5,473 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
8,808 km
5,473 mi / 4,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/London
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

EDI MLE
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code EDI MLE
ICAO Code EGPH VRMM
City Edinburgh Malé
Country United Kingdom Maldives
Timezone Europe/London Indian/Maldives
Elevation 135 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 4.190000, 73.530000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 8,808 kilometers (5,473 miles / 4,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 United Kingdom 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 14:40 in Edinburgh, it's 19:40 in Malé. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.