IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,064 km
3,768 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
6,064 km
3,768 mi / 3,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
120°
east southeast

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IST MLE
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code IST MLE
ICAO Code LTFM VRMM
City Istanbul Malé
Country Turkey Maldives
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Indian/Maldives
Elevation 325 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 4.190000, 73.530000

Istanbul (IST) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 6,064 kilometers (3,768 miles / 3,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Istanbul, it's 21:17 in Malé.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 319° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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