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Flights between London (LGW) and Male (MLE)

London Gatwick Airport, United KingdomMalé International Airport, Maldives

A direct route between London and Male appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

British Airways (BA)
Distance
8,514 km
5,290 miles
Est. flight time
11h 9m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United Kingdom

Jan
12/2
85mm
Feb
12/2
65mm
Mar
10°
15/5
70mm
Apr
13°
18/8
60mm
May
16°
21/11
65mm
Jun
19°
24/14
65mm
Jul
21°
26/16
60mm
Aug
21°
26/16
75mm
Sep
18°
23/13
75mm
Oct
14°
19/9
90mm
Nov
10°
15/5
90mm
Dec
13/3
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Maldives

Jan
28°
33/23
Feb
28°
33/23
Mar
29°
34/24
Apr
29°
34/24
May
29°
34/24
Jun
28°
33/23
Jul
28°
33/23
Aug
28°
33/23
Sep
28°
33/23
Oct
28°
33/23
Nov
28°
33/23
Dec
28°
33/23

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United Kingdom: Exercise Increased Caution (US State Dept)Maldives: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)

Common questions

How far is London from Male?

London (LGW) and Male (MLE) are around 8,514 km (5,290 miles) apart — an estimated 11h 9m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the LGW–MLE route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include British Airways. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between London and Male?

Time difference ~ 5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Maldives?

Across Maldives, the warmest month on average is March, with mean temperatures around 29°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United Kingdom and Maldives?

The US State Department currently rates United Kingdom as Exercise Increased Caution; The UK FCDO rates Maldives as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.