Back to CalculatorRoute ID: MEL-MLE
Flight Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Malé (MLE)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MELYMML
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Great Circle Path
8,671 km5,388 miles • 4,682 NM
Destination Airport
VRMMMLE
Malé, Maldives
Velana International Airport
Direct Distance
8,671 km
5,388 Statute Miles
4,682 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 42m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
780 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
285° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 42m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 56m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 11m
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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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 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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