Distance From Canton Island Airport to Chennai International Airport, CIS - MAA Distance

The distance from Canton Island Airport (CIS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 7481 miles or 12039 kilometers or 6497 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 Abariringa ( Kiribati ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abariringa and Chennai takes around 17 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Canton Island Airport, Abariringa, Kiribati to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 17 hours 11 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 • CIS - MAA

Kilometers		12039 km
Statute Miles		7481 miles
Nautical Miles		6497 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 11 minutes

Canton Island Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - CIS to MAA Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CIS - MAA

Time difference between Abariringa (Kiribati) and Chennai (India) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes behind Abariringa.

Location	Local Time
Abariringa (Kiribati)	2026-07-31, 02:08:57 +13
Chennai (India)	2026-07-30, 18:38:57 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

Canton Island Airport (CIS / PCIS) Abariringa, Kiribati

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India