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Flights from Sydney to Male

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Male. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Colombo, about 14h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 25m
SYDMLEKUL

Sydney to Male at a glance

Fastest journey14h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Colombo

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Male

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

1
SYD Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MLE
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 39m
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2
SYD Colombo (CMB) MLE
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~14h 25m
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3
SYD Singapore (SIN) MLE
Leg 1: Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 37m
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4
SYD Hong Kong (HKG) MLE
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 43m
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5
SYD Bangkok (BKK) MLE
Leg 1: Qantas, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Maldivian
Self-transfer likely ~16h 52m
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6
SYD Shenzhen (SZX) MLE
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Maldivian
Self-transfer likely ~18h 46m
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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
9,139 km5,675 miles
Journey time
14h 25mestimate
Time difference
-6hMale vs Sydney
Currency in Male
USD
Airports
SYD → MLE

Flights from Sydney to Male: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Male?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Colombo and Singapore. 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 Sydney to Male?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,139 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Male?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Colombo (CMB), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Male?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Male?
Male is 6 hours behind Sydney.

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