MLE
Malé
Maldives
5,592 km
3,475 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
5,592 km
3,475 mi / 3,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
61°
east northeast

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MLE TPE
Airport Name Velana International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code MLE TPE
ICAO Code VRMM RCTP
City Malé Taipei
Country Maldives Taiwan
Timezone Indian/Maldives Asia/Taipei
Elevation 8 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 4.190000, 73.530000 25.080000, 121.230000

Malé (MLE) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Maldives to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 5,592 kilometers (3,475 miles / 3,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Malé, it's 08:56 in Taipei. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Malé (MLE) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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