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Connecting route · Maldives → China

Flights from Male to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Male to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Bangkok, about 8h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 09m
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Male to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey8h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Male to Chengdu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MLE Kunming (KMG) CTU
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: Air China, Air Travel, Chengdu Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 09m
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MLE Bangkok (BKK) CTU
Leg 1: Maldivian · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 50m
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3
MLE Shenzhen (SZX) CTU
Leg 1: Maldivian · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 04m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,343 km2,697 miles
Journey time
8h 09mestimate
Time difference
+3hChengdu vs Male
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
MLE → TFU, CTU

Flights from Male to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Male to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Bangkok and Shenzhen. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Male to Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,343 km.
Where do you change planes between Male and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Bangkok (BKK) and Shenzhen (SZX). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Male and Chengdu?
Male: Velana International Airport (MLE). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Male and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 3 hours ahead of Male.

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