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

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Malé to Hong Kong
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,976 mi 7h nonstop +3h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

MLE–HKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,976 miles in approximately 7h. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–HKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HX Hong Kong Airlines 7
HB Greater Bay Airlines 3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HB + HX (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to HKG.
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One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,207
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 7h 0m.
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 time7h
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
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 approximately 7h. The route covers 2,976 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MLE to HKG. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XMN, DAC, KMG, BLR, DEL, PVG, PEK, KUL, DMK, CMB, SIN, AUH, DXB, DOH, BKK, FRA, BOM, IST, ZRH, SVO and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 HKG

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLE to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to HKG ranges from 7 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,976 miles (4,789 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via XMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.