MLE
Malé
Maldives
9,250 km
5,748 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
9,250 km
5,748 mi / 4,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MLE OOL
Airport Name Velana International Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code MLE OOL
ICAO Code VRMM YBCG
City Malé Gold Coast
Country Maldives Australia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 8 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 4.190000, 73.530000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Malé (MLE) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 9,250 kilometers (5,748 miles / 4,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Australia. 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 20:53 in Malé, it's 01:53 in Gold Coast. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Malé (MLE) follows a heading of 278° (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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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