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Flight Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Malé (MLE)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LAXKLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,593 km9,689 miles • 8,420 NM
Destination Airport
VRMMMLE
Malé, Maldives
Velana International Airport
Direct Distance
15,593 km
9,689 Statute Miles
8,420 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 51m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,403 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
341° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 51m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 27m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
30h 29m
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
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- City / Country: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO Code: KLAX
- Coordinates: 33.9425°, -118.4080°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 125 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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