LAD
Luanda
Angola
6,840 km
4,250 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
6,840 km
4,250 mi / 3,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
80°
east

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LAD MLE
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code LAD MLE
ICAO Code FNLU VRMM
City Luanda Malé
Country Angola Maldives
Timezone Africa/Luanda Indian/Maldives
Elevation 243 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 4.190000, 73.530000

Luanda (LAD) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 6,840 kilometers (4,250 miles / 3,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Angola with Maldives. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Luanda, it's 01:04 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 Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Velana International Airport (MLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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