Malé to London (MLE–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA60+1
BA British
789
11:00 AM
+05 T1
6:30 PM
BST
11h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3760cs
IB Iberia
789
11:00 AM
+05 T1
5:55 PM
BST
10h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB3761cs
IB Iberia
77W
6:15 PM
BST T5
9:40 AM+1
+05
11h 25m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA61+1
BA British
789
6:20 PM
BST T5
8:55 AM+1
+05
10h 35m
24%
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
ZRH Zurich 12h 33m LXWK ACB6BA Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
DXB Dubai 12h 50m DEEKFZ AVEKFI Dubai (DXB) to London flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 12h 55m EYMSOZ ACAVEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to London flights
DOH Doha 13h 13m AYB6BA BAKMQR Doha (DOH) to London flights
FCO Rome 13h 35m NO ARAZBA Rome (FCO) to London flights
CMB Colombo 14h 35m AICZEK UL Colombo (CMB) to London flights
IST Istanbul 15h 30m TK 6EAVBA Istanbul (IST) to London flights
BAH Manama 15h 30m GFUL GFXY Manama (BAH) to London flights
JED Jeddah 19h 20m SV GASVVS Jeddah (JED) to London flights
SIN Singapore 19h 43m GASQ ACAVBA Singapore (SIN) to London flights
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Malé to London
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,306 mi 11h 13m nonstop -4h behind

MLE–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead the route. The flight covers 5,306 miles in approximately 11h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways Also: IB 5 789 11h30 Oneworld IB
VS Virgin Atlantic Also: SK, WS 0 SkyTeam SK, WS
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – BA, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: VS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 LHR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
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
10
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,184
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
-4h
London is 4 hours behind Malé.
MLE: +05 · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 2:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
5,306 mi / 8,539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 13m gate to gate.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

MLE–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to London route.
Route details
Distance5,306 mi / 8,539 km
Flight time11h 13m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take about 11h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 5,306 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MLE to LHR: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
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 Zürich, Dubai and Zayed.
London is 4 hours behind Malé.
Yes, return flights from LHR 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 LHR

Velana International Airport (MLE) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLE to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to LHR is about 11 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,306 miles (8,539 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, Dubai and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.