Distance From Chennai International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, MAA - HRE Distance

The distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) is 3970 miles or 6388 kilometers or 3447 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 Chennai ( India ) to Harare ( Zimbabwe )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Harare takes around 9 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Harare, Zimbabwe is 9 hours 7 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 • MAA - HRE

Kilometers		6388 km
Statute Miles		3970 miles
Nautical Miles		3447 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 7 minutes

Chennai International Airport to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Flight Route Map - MAA to HRE Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Chennai, India and Harare, Zimbabwe.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAA - HRE

Time difference between Chennai (India) and Harare (Zimbabwe) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Harare time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Chennai.

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2025-12-16, 15:44:45 IST
Harare (Zimbabwe)	2025-12-16, 12:14:45 CAT

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

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India

Destination

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE / FVRG) Harare, Zimbabwe