Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time59 min
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$9,500 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Charter Kaadedhdhoo to Male privately from US$8,000, about 59 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Kaadedhdhoo (KDM) to Male (MLE), and from Male (MLE) back to Kaadedhdhoo (KDM).
Kaadedhdhoo and Male lie approximately 416 km apart (259 mi / 225 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Kaadedhdhoo–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. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 14m | 1h 07m – 1h 21m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 59 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 57 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 56 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 56 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 55 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 53 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 14m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 10m | 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.
Every Kaadedhdhoo–Male quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Kaadedhdhoo, 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 |
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
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Kaadedhdhoo–Male when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Kaadedhdhoo–Male trip to about 59 min gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
The Kaadedhdhoo 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.
About 59 min gate to gate over 416 km (259 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Kaadedhdhoo–Male charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Kaadedhdhoo–Male charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Male to Kaadedhdhoo runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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