Charter Kooddoo to Male privately from US$8,000, about 56 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Kooddoo (KDM) ⇄ Male (MLE) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Kooddoo to Male is roughly 416 kilometres — 259 miles, or 225 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Kooddoo–Male spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 10m | 1h 03m – 1h 17m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 56 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 55 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 54 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 54 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 53 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 51 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 10m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 07m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Kooddoo–Male is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Kooddoo, Maldives: Kaadedhdhoo Airport.
Male, Maldives: Velana International Airport.
| Kaadedhdhoo Airport | Velana International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VRMT / KDM | VRMM / MLE |
| Longest hard runway | 4,003 ft | 11,155 ft |
| Surface | Bitumen | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 2 ft | 6 ft |
| Distance from city | 56 km | in the city |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,003 ft at Kaadedhdhoo Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,503 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,280 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,003 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,180 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 803 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,660 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,103 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,890 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,003 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,380 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,503 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,460 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,803 ft spare |
1,480 km 960 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 503 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,180 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 725 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,130 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 197 ft short |
3,900 km 3,380 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,573 ft short |
4,600 km 4,080 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 927 ft short |
5,926 km 5,406 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 897 ft short |
6,400 km 5,880 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 689 ft short |
7,220 km 6,700 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,437 ft short |
7,400 km 6,880 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,297 ft short |
7,800 km 7,280 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 787 ft short |
7,400 km 6,880 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,997 ft short |
14,260 km 13,740 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,797 ft short |
11,112 km 10,592 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,997 ft short |
12,960 km 12,440 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 797 ft short |
11,945 km 11,425 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Kooddoo Airport · Biyadoo Island
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Kooddoo–Male trip to about 56 min gate to gate.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Kooddoo and Male.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
The Kooddoo to Male route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 56 min gate to gate across the 416 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kooddoo–Male departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Male to Kooddoo runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
