GAN
Gan
Maldives
15,907 km
9,884 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
15,907 km
9,884 mi / 8,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GAN MCO
Airport Name Gan International Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code GAN MCO
ICAO Code VRMG KMCO
City Gan Orlando
Country Maldives United States
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/New_York
Elevation 7 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -0.690000, 73.160000 28.430000, -81.310000

Gan (GAN) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 15,907 kilometers (9,884 miles / 8,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Maldives with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Gan, it's 02:35 in Orlando. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Orlando (MCO) to Gan (GAN) follows a heading of 46° (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 Gan International Airport (GAN) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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