Distance From Aranuka Airport to Chennai International Airport, AAK - MAA Distance

The distance from Aranuka Airport (AAK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 6449 miles or 10379 kilometers or 5601 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 Buariki ( Kiribati ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buariki and Chennai takes around 14 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aranuka Airport, Buariki, Kiribati to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 14 hours 49 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 • AAK - MAA

Kilometers		10379 km
Statute Miles		6449 miles
Nautical Miles		5601 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 49 minutes

Aranuka Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - AAK to MAA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Buariki, Kiribati and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Buariki, Kiribati and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AAK - MAA

Time difference between Buariki (Kiribati) and Chennai (India) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Buariki.

Location	Local Time
Buariki (Kiribati)	2026-03-20, 00:06:05 +12
Chennai (India)	2026-03-19, 17:36:05 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

Aranuka Airport (AAK / NGUK) Buariki, Kiribati

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India