Distance From Bamburi Airport to Chennai International Airport, BMQ - MAA Distance

The distance from Bamburi Airport (BMQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 3013 miles or 4848 kilometers or 2616 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 Bamburi ( Kenya ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bamburi and Chennai takes around 6 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bamburi Airport, Bamburi, Kenya to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 6 hours 55 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 • BMQ - MAA

Kilometers		4848 km
Statute Miles		3013 miles
Nautical Miles		2616 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 55 minutes

Bamburi Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - BMQ to MAA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bamburi, Kenya and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Bamburi, Kenya and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BMQ - MAA

Time difference between Bamburi (Kenya) and Chennai (India) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Bamburi.

Location	Local Time
Bamburi (Kenya)	2026-03-15, 15:14:36 EAT
Chennai (India)	2026-03-15, 17:44:36 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

Bamburi Airport (BMQ / HKBM) Bamburi, Kenya

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India