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Flights between Chennai (MAA) and Malé (MLE)

Chennai International Airport, India ↔ Velana International Airport, Maldives

A direct route between Chennai and Malé appears in the OpenFlights route network.

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Distance
1,220 km
758 miles
Est. flight time
2h 2m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~0.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in India

Jan
22°
27/17
20mm
Feb
25°
30/20
20mm
Mar
30°
35/25
25mm
Apr
36°
41/31
40mm
May
39°
44/34
80mm
Jun
39°
44/34
200mm
Jul
35°
40/30
320mm
Aug
34°
39/29
290mm
Sep
34°
39/29
200mm
Oct
32°
37/27
80mm
Nov
28°
33/23
30mm
Dec
23°
28/18
15mm

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

India: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Maldives: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Chennai from Malé?

Chennai (MAA) and Malé (MLE) are around 1,220 km (758 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 2m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Chennai and Malé?

Time difference ~ 0.5 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 India and Maldives?

The UK FCDO currently rates India as Caution — some areas; 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.