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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
HB511
HB Harbor Airlines
7M9
7:45 PM
+05
5:35 AM+1
HKT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HX792+1
HX Hong Kong
333
9:25 PM
+05 TT1
7:16 AM+1
HKT
6h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HB510
HB Harbor Airlines
7M9
2:46 PM
HKT TT2
5:13 PM
+05
5h 27m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
HX791
HX Hong Kong
333
3:10 PM
HKT TT2
6:35 PM
+05
6h 25m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CMB Colombo 9h 5m AICZEK AYCXQF Colombo (CMB) to Hong Kong flights
KUL Sepang 9h 30m AKMHOD AKAYCX Sepang (KUL) to Hong Kong flights
BOM Mumbai 9h 35m 6EKL CXJLLH Mumbai (BOM) to Hong Kong flights
SIN Singapore 10h 12m GASQ AAAYCX Singapore (SIN) to Hong Kong flights
KMG Kunming 10h 45m MU MU Kunming (KMG) to Hong Kong flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 12h 20m 3U CACXHU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Hong Kong flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 12h 45m MU 9CCXFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Hong Kong flights
PKX Beijing 12h 50m JD CXCZHU Beijing (PKX) to Hong Kong flights
PEK Beijing 12h 53m Q2 CACXHU Beijing (PEK) to Hong Kong flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 13h 21m EYMSOZ EYHX Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Hong Kong flights
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Malé to Hong Kong
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,976 mi 6h 51m nonstop +3h ahead

MLE–HKG 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 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–HKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HB Harbor Airlines 7 7M9 6h50
HX Hong Kong Airlines 7 333 6h51
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – HX
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – HB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HB + HX (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLE to HKG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to HKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,066
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
Hong Kong is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
MLE: +05 · HKG: HKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 9:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Distance & Flight Time
2,976 mi / 4,789 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 51m gate to gate.
Getting from HKG

Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.

Hong Kong Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.

MLE–HKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Hong Kong route.
Route details
Distance2,976 mi / 4,789 km
Flight time6h 51m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to HKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport take about 6h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 2,976 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MLE to HKG: Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bandaranaike International Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Hong Kong is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
Yes, return flights from HKG to MLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MLE to HKG

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLE to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to HKG is about 6 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,976 miles (4,789 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bandaranaike International Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.