# Distance from Malé (MLE) to Beijing (PEK)

> 5,870 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,870 km / 3,648 mi / 3,170 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 239° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Maldives) → China
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 13:03 in Malé, it's 16:03 in Beijing)
- **Elevation difference**: 109 ft (PEK is higher than MLE)

## Airports

### [Velana International Airport (MLE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mle-male-velana-international-airport/1ef266df-f457-6b7e-b7be-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Malé, Maldives
- ICAO: VRMM
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Coordinates: 4.190000, 73.530000
- Elevation: 8 ft

### [Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pek-beijing-beijing-capital-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e08-61e4-8615-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Beijing, China
- ICAO: ZBAA
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 40.080000, 116.580000
- Elevation: 116 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:03 in Malé, it's 16:03 in Beijing.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Velana International Airport (MLE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mle-male-velana-international-airport/1ef266df-f457-6b7e-b7be-06bb2780ed98)
- [Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pek-beijing-beijing-capital-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e08-61e4-8615-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)