How long is the flight from Maldives to South Africa?

Departing from Maldives to South Africa will take you 16h 05m. Maldives and South Africa are separated by a distance of 5922 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MV to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Maldives to South Africa as you normally would.

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