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Flight Distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Malé (MLE)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SFOKSFO
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,084 km9,373 miles • 8,145 NM
Destination Airport
VRMMMLE
Malé, Maldives
Velana International Airport
Direct Distance
15,084 km
9,373 Statute Miles
8,145 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 15m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,358 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
337° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 15m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
16h 54m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
29h 30m
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
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- City / Country: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO Code: KSFO
- Coordinates: 37.6198°, -122.3748°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 13 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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