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Abu Dhabi to Male Flight & Arrival

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Male (MLE) covers about 3,025 km (≈ 1,879 mi) and takes roughly 4h 9m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteAUH → MLE
Distance3,025 km · 1,879 mi
Estimated flight time4h 9m
Time differenceUTC+1

Inputs

AUHZayed International AirportMLEVelana International Airport
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Estimated flight time
4h 9m

Fastest one-stop via Muscat (MCT): 6h 18m incl. 90-min connection

Route
3,025 kmAUHAbu DhabiMLEMale
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
4h 9m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
3,025 km
1,879 mi
Time difference from Abu Dhabi
+1h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 1h forward

You fly east and shift your clock 1h forward — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Abu Dhabi → Male Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
15:09 · same day
10:00 → 15:09
local time: UTC+1

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0011:09
09:0014:09
12:0017:09
15:0020:09
18:0023:09
23:0004:09 (+1d)late-night departurelands after midnight

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 AUH · 15:09 MLE

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
right of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
100%
day/night across the flight
10:00 AUH15:09 MLE
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
does not occur
Seat pick: to avoid sun glare — right of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)
Prayerorigin clock (AUH)destination clock (MLE)Qibla
Dhuhr11:3612:36behind you
Asr14:0915:09behind you

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
Muscat (MCT)3,088 km+2%6h 18m1h 2m + 3h 46m
Dubai (DXB)3,157 km+4%6h 23m0h 43m + 4h 10m
Doha (DOH)3,633 km+20%6h 57m0h 58m + 4h 29m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
330 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈16 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:15
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (AUH)10:00
  4. Lands (MLE)15:09
  5. Destination city centre15:59

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Male (MLE)

Distance to the city centre
3 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Abu Dhabi–Male route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-10-16 at 10:00 Abu Dhabi time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
3,025 km
1,879 mi
Estimated block time
4h 9m
Time-zone difference
UTC+1
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
100% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
330 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

Enter your Male trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Male-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between AUH (Abu Dhabi) and MLE (Male) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 4h 9m over 3,025 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Abu Dhabi (UTC+4) vs Male (UTC+5).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Male?

About 4h 9m — an estimate for 3,025 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Abu Dhabi–Male flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

If I depart Abu Dhabi at 10:00, when do I land in Male?

A 4h 9m flight across a 1-hour time change lands around 15:09 Male local — the calculator below works it for any departure time.

What's the distance between Abu Dhabi and Male?

Roughly 3,025 km (1,879 mi) great-circle between Zayed International Airport and Velana International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Male?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Muscat (MCT) at 6h 18m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Abu Dhabi and Male?

Via Muscat (MCT): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 6h 18m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Male, and how does it affect arrival?

Male is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi; a 10:00 departure lands around 15:09 local time in Male.

Which airport does the calculation use in Male?

We compute to Velana International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Zayed International Airport.