Melbourne (MEL) to Male (MLE) Shortest Flight Duration: 16 hours 35 mins via Singapore DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE,VI,AU TO MALE,MV 5390 MI/ 8674 KM Not even close Im afraid. You can reach Melbourne via Singapore in a total flight duration of 12 hours and 15 minutes. West Jet flight from Melbourne to Singapore: 7 hours and 50 minutes Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore To Maldives: 4 hours and 25 minutes