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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SEA and MLE. Nearest airports to SEA with scheduled service: King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 5 mi) · Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 18 mi) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 32 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 7 hubs
IST Istanbul 22h 28m TK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 22h 42m SQ → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
LHR London 23h 28m ASAYBA → BA London (LHR) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 25h 30m EK → DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
DOH Doha 27h 45m MHQRUL → ASAYB6 Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 37h 30m DL → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
HKG Hong Kong 41h 1m CX → HBHX Hong Kong (HKG) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+12h ahead

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

Also explore SEA Routes MLE Routes SEA Live Flights MLE Live Flights SEA Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
IST ~22h 28m SIN ~22h 42m LHR ~23h 28m DXB ~25h 30m DOH ~27h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
420
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
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Return
MLE → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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
Malé is 12 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 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+12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Singapore Changi and London Heathrow.
Malé is 12 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

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