Malé to Dhaka (MLE–DAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Malé to Dhaka
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,763 mi 4h nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

MLE–DAC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British International Helicopters and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,763 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–DAC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BS British International Helicopters 0 – – – – –
MF Xiamen Air 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BS + MF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to DAC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
514
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dhaka is 1 hour ahead of Malé.
MLE: +05 · DAC: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 7:00 PM in Dhaka.
Distance & Flight Time
1,763 mi / 2,837 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Facts

MLE–DAC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Dhaka route.
Route details
Distance1,763 mi / 2,837 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: DAC
Full nameHazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA / ICAODAC / VGHS
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Passengers/yr12.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to DAC flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,763 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British International Helicopters and Xiamen Air.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, HKG, DOH, KMG, PEK, CMB, DXB, BOM, SHJ, KUL, BAH, BKK, DEL, JED, SIN, IST and FCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dhaka is 1 hour ahead of Malé.
Yes, return flights from DAC to MLE 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 MLE to DAC

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) are connected by nonstop service from British International Helicopters and Xiamen Air.

MLE to DAC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to DAC ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,763 miles (2,837 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.