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

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BA60
BA British
77W
11:40 AM
+05 T1
6:05 PM
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11h 25m
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VS385
VS Virgin Atlantic
789
1:25 PM
+05 T1
7:40 PM
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11h 15m
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BA61
BA British
77W
6:15 PM
GMT T5
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+05
10h 25m
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VS384
VS Virgin Atlantic
789
7:50 PM
GMT T3
11:15 AM+1
+05
10h 25m
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Malé to London
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 5,306 mi 11h 15m nonstop -5h behind 21 1-stop hubs

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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 7 77W 11h25 – Oneworld –
VS Virgin Atlantic 7 789 11h15 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – BA
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – VS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: VS (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLE to LHR 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
DAC ~16h 8m BAH ~16h 35m JED ~21h 20m BOM ~21h 30m PEK ~23h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,496
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
-5h
London is 5 hours behind Malé.
MLE: +05 · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 1:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
5,306 mi / 8,539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 15m to 11h 25m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MLE–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to London route.
Route details
Distance5,306 mi / 8,539 km
Flight time11h 15m to 11h 25m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 11h 15m to 11h 25m. The route covers 5,306 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MLE to LHR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAC, BAH, JED, BOM, PEK, HKG, IST, DOH, SIN, BLR, AUH, VIE, PVG, KUL, FRA, CMB, DXB, ZRH, FCO, DEL and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 5 hours behind Malé.
Yes, return flights from LHR 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 LHR

Velana International Airport (MLE) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLE to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to LHR ranges from 11 hours 15 minutes to 11 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,306 miles (8,539 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.