Male to Vellore flights
Vellore lies 1,152 km (716 mi) north-east of Male, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Male | Vellore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Maldives | India |
| Population | 103,693 | 484,690 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Indian/Maldives) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MLE, 3 km out | TIR, 91 km out |
Clocks in Vellore are 30 min ahead of Male right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands 2 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vellore
Crossing from Maldives into India: money changes from the Rufiyaa to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Male
Male is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Velana International Airport (MLE), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Vellore
Vellore is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tirupati International Airport (TIR), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 12,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirupati International Airport | TIR | 91 km (57 mi) | 12,500 ft | 350 ft |
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Staying in Vellore
Our booking partner lists 73 places to stay in Vellore. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (34). Across 27 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 7,302 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vellore from Male?
1,152 km (716 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Male.
How long does it take to get from Male to Vellore by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Male and Vellore?
Vellore is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Indian/Maldives).
Which airports are used for Male to Vellore flights?
Typically Velana International Airport (MLE) to Tirupati International Airport (TIR).
What currency do I need in Vellore?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Vellore?
Our booking partner lists 73 places to stay in Vellore, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.