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Flight Distance from Cairns (CNS) to Malé (MLE)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CNSYBCS
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,264 km5,135 miles • 4,462 NM
Destination Airport
VRMMMLE
Malé, Maldives
Velana International Airport
Direct Distance
8,264 km
5,135 Statute Miles
4,462 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 13m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
744 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
279° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 13m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 29m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 24m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🌐 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
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
- City / Country: Cairns, Australia
- ICAO Code: YBCS
- Coordinates: -16.8789°, 145.7495°
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- 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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