MLE
Malé
Maldives
4,113 km
2,556 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,113 km
2,556 mi / 2,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

MLE NBO
Airport Name Velana International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MLE NBO
ICAO Code VRMM HKJK
City Malé Nairobi
Country Maldives Kenya
Timezone Indian/Maldives Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 4.190000, 73.530000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Malé (MLE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,113 kilometers (2,556 miles / 2,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Malé, it's 19:43 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,323 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Velana International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Malé (MLE) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.