Distance From Chipata Airport to Chennai International Airport, CIP - MAA Distance

The distance from Chipata Airport (CIP) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 3739 miles or 6017 kilometers or 3247 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 Chipata ( Zambia ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chipata and Chennai takes around 8 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chipata Airport, Chipata, Zambia to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 8 hours 35 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 • CIP - MAA

Kilometers		6017 km
Statute Miles		3739 miles
Nautical Miles		3247 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 35 minutes

Chipata Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - CIP to MAA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chipata, Zambia and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Chipata, Zambia and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CIP - MAA

Time difference between Chipata (Zambia) and Chennai (India) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Chipata.

Location	Local Time
Chipata (Zambia)	2026-06-19, 22:17:43 CAT
Chennai (India)	2026-06-20, 01:47:43 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

Chipata Airport (CIP / FLCP) Chipata, Zambia

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India