Hong Kong to Malé (HKG–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Hong Kong to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,976 mi 6h 50m nonstop -3h behind 25 1-stop hubs

HKG–MLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,976 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HB Harbor Airlines 0
HX Hong Kong Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HB + HX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to MLE.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,166
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Malé is 3 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
2,976 mi / 4,789 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A confirmed hotel booking, return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds are required at immigration.

The 30-day visa can be extended for up to 60 additional days by applying at the Department of Immigration in Male before the initial visa expires.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Malé route.
Route details
Distance2,976 mi / 4,789 km
Flight time6h 50m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport take approximately 6h 50m. The route covers 2,976 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAC, XMN, JED, DMK, BOM, BLR, DWC, KUL, SIN, AUH, FCO, CMB, DXB, BKK, KMG, MXP, PVG, DEL, PKX, DOH, ALA, IST, ZRH, FRA and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Malé is 3 hours behind Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from MLE to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HKG to MLE

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.

HKG to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to MLE ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,976 miles (4,789 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.