Distance From Derim Airport to Chennai International Airport, DER - MAA Distance

The distance from Derim Airport (DER) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 4780 miles or 7692 kilometers or 4151 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 Derim ( Papua New Guinea ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Derim and Chennai takes around 10 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Derim Airport, Derim, Papua New Guinea to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 10 hours 59 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 • DER - MAA

Kilometers		7692 km
Statute Miles		4780 miles
Nautical Miles		4151 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 59 minutes

Derim Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - DER to MAA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Derim, Papua New Guinea and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Derim, Papua New Guinea and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DER - MAA

Time difference between Derim (Papua New Guinea) and Chennai (India) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Derim.

Location	Local Time
Derim (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-03, 19:08:39 +10
Chennai (India)	2026-05-03, 14:38:39 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

Derim Airport (DER / AYDE) Derim, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India