Distance From Apataki Airport to Chennai International Airport, APK - MAA Distance

The distance from Apataki Airport (APK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 9318 miles or 14996 kilometers or 8092 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Apataki ( French Polynesia ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Apataki and Chennai takes around 21 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Apataki Airport, Apataki, French Polynesia to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 21 hours 25 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • APK - MAA

Kilometers		14996 km
Statute Miles		9318 miles
Nautical Miles		8092 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 25 minutes

Apataki Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - APK to MAA Flight Path

Location of Apataki Airport & Chennai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Apataki to Chennai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Apataki, French Polynesia and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Apataki, French Polynesia and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • APK - MAA

Time difference between Apataki (French Polynesia) and Chennai (India) is 15 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 15 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Apataki.

Location	Local Time
Apataki (French Polynesia)	2025-12-05, 06:11:58 -10
Chennai (India)	2025-12-05, 21:41:58 IST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Apataki Airport (APK / NTGD) Apataki, French Polynesia

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India