Malé to Seattle (MLE–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MLE Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MLE and SEA. Nearest airports to MLE with scheduled service: Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM, 69 mi) · Maafaru International Airport (NMF, 112 mi) · Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO, 161 mi)
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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 9 hubs
SIN Singapore 20h 57m GASQ → SQ Singapore (SIN) to Seattle flights
IST Istanbul 24h 10m TK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Seattle flights
DXB Dubai 25h 14m DEEKFZ → EK Dubai (DXB) to Seattle flights
DOH Doha 27h 55m AYB6QR → MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Seattle flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 29h 45m MU → CKDL Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Seattle flights
LHR London 36h 40m BAIB → ASAYBA London (LHR) to Seattle flights
FCO Rome 38h 46m NO → AFASDL Rome (FCO) to Seattle flights
HKG Hong Kong ~20h 45m HB → CXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Seattle flights
PEK Beijing ~21h Q2 → HU Beijing (PEK) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Malé to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MLE and SEA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
HKG ~20h 45m SIN ~20h 57m PEK ~21h 0m IST ~24h 10m DXB ~25h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
451
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MLE → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
SEA → MLE
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Seattle is 12 hours behind Malé.
MLE: +05 · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 6:00 AM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MLE–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Singapore Changi, İstanbul and Dubai.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SEA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Seattle is 12 hours behind Malé.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Singapore Changi, İstanbul and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.