KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,872 km
2,406 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
3,872 km
2,406 mi / 2,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI MLE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code KWI MLE
ICAO Code OKKK VRMM
City Kuwait City Malé
Country Kuwait Maldives
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Indian/Maldives
Elevation 206 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 4.190000, 73.530000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 3,872 kilometers (2,406 miles / 2,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Maldives. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Kuwait City, it's 21:06 in Malé.

The return flight from Malé (MLE) to Kuwait City (KWI) 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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