Distance From Auckland International Airport to Chennai International Airport, AKL - MAA Distance

The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 7007 miles or 11277 kilometers or 6085 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 Auckland ( New Zealand ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland and Chennai takes around 16 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 16 hours 6 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 • AKL - MAA

Kilometers		11277 km
Statute Miles		7007 miles
Nautical Miles		6085 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 6 minutes

Auckland International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - AKL to MAA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Auckland, New Zealand and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Auckland, New Zealand and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AKL - MAA

Time difference between Auckland (New Zealand) and Chennai (India) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Auckland.

Location	Local Time
Auckland (New Zealand)	2026-05-05, 21:13:55 NZST
Chennai (India)	2026-05-05, 14:43:55 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

Auckland International Airport (AKL / NZAA) Auckland, New Zealand

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India