MLE
Malé
Maldives
5,074 km
3,153 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
5,074 km
3,153 mi / 2,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MLE TLV
Airport Name Velana International Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code MLE TLV
ICAO Code VRMM LLBG
City Malé Tel Aviv
Country Maldives Israel
Timezone Indian/Maldives Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 8 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 4.190000, 73.530000 32.010000, 34.890000

Malé (MLE) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 5,074 kilometers (3,153 miles / 2,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Israel. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Malé, it's 23:15 in Tel Aviv. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Malé (MLE) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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