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

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Seattle to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+11h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and MLE, connecting options are available through 8 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
HKG ~19h 34m FCO ~21h 25m DOH ~27h 20m LHR ~27h 41m DXB ~28h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
422
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
SEA → MLE
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
MLE → SEA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
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
+11h
Malé is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 AM (next day) in Malé.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Malé route.
Route details
Time difference+11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to MLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, FCO, DOH, LHR, DXB, FRA, SIN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Malé is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
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

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.