HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
4,789 km
2,976 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
4,789 km
2,976 mi / 2,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
251°
west southwest

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HKG MLE
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code HKG MLE
ICAO Code VHHH VRMM
City Hong Kong Malé
Country Hong Kong Maldives
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Indian/Maldives
Elevation 28 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 4.190000, 73.530000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 4,789 kilometers (2,976 miles / 2,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:41 in Hong Kong, it's 03:41 in Malé. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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