ICN
Seoul
South Korea
6,511 km
4,046 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
6,511 km
4,046 mi / 3,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
249°
west southwest

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ICN MLE
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code ICN MLE
ICAO Code RKSI VRMM
City Seoul Malé
Country South Korea Maldives
Timezone Asia/Seoul Indian/Maldives
Elevation 23 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 4.190000, 73.530000

Seoul (ICN) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 6,511 kilometers (4,046 miles / 3,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:44 in Seoul, it's 22:44 in Malé. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 48° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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