MLE
Malé
Maldives
11,621 km
7,221 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
11,621 km
7,221 mi / 6,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MLE NAN
Airport Name Velana International Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code MLE NAN
ICAO Code VRMM NFFN
City Malé Nadi
Country Maldives Fiji
Timezone Indian/Maldives Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 8 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 4.190000, 73.530000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Malé (MLE) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 11,621 kilometers (7,221 miles / 6,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Maldives with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Malé, it's 08:03 in Nadi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Malé (MLE) follows a heading of 270° (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 Velana International Airport (MLE) and Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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