LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
7,771 km
4,829 miles
MLE
Malé
Maldives
Distance
7,771 km
4,829 mi / 4,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
88°
east

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LOS MLE
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Velana International Airport
IATA Code LOS MLE
ICAO Code DNMM VRMM
City Lagos Malé
Country Nigeria Maldives
Timezone Africa/Lagos Indian/Maldives
Elevation 135 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 4.190000, 73.530000

Lagos (LOS) to Malé (MLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives is 7,771 kilometers (4,829 miles / 4,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Nigeria 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 15:24 in Lagos, it's 19:24 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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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