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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Malé (MLE)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
16,034 km9,963 miles • 8,658 NM
Destination Airport
VRMMMLE
Malé, Maldives
Velana International Airport
Direct Distance
16,034 km
9,963 Statute Miles
8,658 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
19h 22m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,443 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
19° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
19h 22m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 56m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
31h 20m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 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
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 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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