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Doha → Male Flight Time, Arrival &

A direct flight from Doha (DOH) to Male (MLE) covers about 3,312 km (≈ 2,058 mi) and takes roughly 4h 29m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +2 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteDOH → MLE
Distance3,312 km · 2,058 mi
Estimated flight time4h 29m
Time differenceUTC+2

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DOHHamad International AirportMLEVelana International Airport
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Estimated flight time
4h 29m

Fastest one-stop via Abu Dhabi (AUH): 6h 37m incl. 90-min connection

Route
3,312 kmDOHDohaMLEMale
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
4h 29m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
3,312 km
2,058 mi
Time difference from Doha
+2h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 2h forward

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

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Doha → 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
16:29 · same day
10:00 → 16:29
local time: UTC+2

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0012:29
09:0015:29
12:0018:29
15:0021:29
18:0000:29 (+1d)lands after midnight
23:0005:29 (+1d)late-night departure

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 DOH · 16:29 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 DOH16:29 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 (DOH)destination clock (MLE)Qibla
Dhuhr10:5812:58behind you
Asr13:2915:29behind 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
Abu Dhabi (AUH)3,346 km+1%6h 37m0h 58m + 4h 9m
Muscat (MCT)3,409 km+3%6h 40m1h 24m + 3h 46m
Dubai (DXB)3,419 km+3%6h 42m1h 2m + 4h 10m

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
361 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈17 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 accommodation06:51
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (DOH)10:00
  4. Lands (MLE)16:29
  5. Destination city centre17:19

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 Doha–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 Doha time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
3,312 km
2,058 mi
Estimated block time
4h 29m
Time-zone difference
UTC+2
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
100% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
361 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 DOH (Doha) and MLE (Male) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 4h 29m over 3,312 km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Doha (UTC+3) vs Male (UTC+5).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Doha to Male?

About 4h 29m — an estimate for 3,312 km at 850 km/h.

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

Male is 2 hours ahead of Doha; a 10:00 departure lands around 16:29 local time in Male.

Which airport does the calculation use in Male?

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

When is the best time to book Doha–Male flights?

November–April is the dry peak; May–October is wetter but noticeably cheaper.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route (Doha to Male)?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Male to Doha?

About the same 4h 29m (3,312 km), across a 2-hour time change.

How is the Doha–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.