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Flight Distance from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Malé (MLE)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
BKIWBKK
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Great Circle Path
4,712 km2,928 miles • 2,544 NM
Destination Airport
VRMMMLE
Malé, Maldives
Velana International Airport
Direct Distance
4,712 km
2,928 Statute Miles
2,544 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 3m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
424 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
270° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 3m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
5h 37m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
9h 34m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 MY→🌐 MV
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
- City / Country: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- ICAO Code: WBKK
- Coordinates: 5.9327°, 116.0493°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuching
- Elevation: 10 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Velana International Airport (MLE)
- City / Country: Malé, Maldives
- ICAO Code: VRMM
- Coordinates: 4.1918°, 73.5291°
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Elevation: 6 ft
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