GAN

Gan International Airport

Gan Island · MaldivesICAO VRMG

Gan International Airport (GAN) is an airport serving Gan Island, Maldives, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 0° 41' 36.0" S, 73° 9' 20.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Indian/Maldives (GMT+5).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

6/ 2m

Indian/Maldives

GMT+5

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Airport Details

IATA Code

GAN

ICAO Code

VRMG

City

Gan Island

Country

Maldives

Elevation

6 ft

Local Time

12:56 AM (GMT+5)

Coordinates

Latitude:-0.6933°

Longitude:73.1556°

Popular Routes from GAN

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
CMB	Colombo, Sri Lanka	713 mi	1h 51m	short-haul	292 kg	View
KDM	Kaadedhdhoo, Maldives	82 mi	0h 39m	short-haul	34 kg	View
MLE	Male, Maldives	337 mi	1h 8m	short-haul	138 kg	View

Airlines Operating at GAN

1 active airline serving Gan International Airport.

Maldivian

Q2Maldives

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Gan International Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Kaadedhdhoo Airport	KDM	Kaadedhdhoo	Maldives	132 km
Kooddoo Airport	GKK	Kooddoo	Maldives	161 km
Kadhdhoo Airport	KDO	Laamu Atoll	Maldives	285 km
Malé International Airport	MLE	Male	Maldives	542 km

Other Airports in Maldives

Malé International Airport

MLEMale

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 0° 41' 36.0" S
Longitude (DMS): 73° 9' 20.2" E
Latitude (Decimal): -0.693342
Longitude (Decimal): 73.155602
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Indian/Maldives
UTC Offset: GMT+5
Current Local Time: 12:56 AM
Elevation (ft): 6 ft
Elevation (m): 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Gan International Airport?

The IATA code for Gan International Airport is GAN, and its ICAO code is VRMG. The airport is located in Gan Island, Maldives.

How many destinations can you fly to from GAN?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan Island, Maldives.

What airlines fly from GAN?

There are 1 airlines operating from GAN, including Maldivian.

What timezone is Gan International Airport in?

Gan International Airport is in the Indian/Maldives timezone (GMT+5). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Gan International Airport?

Gan International Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 meters) above sea level.

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