Distance From Karbala Northeast Airport to Chennai International Airport

The distance from Karbala Northeast Airport () to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 2650 miles or 4265 kilometers or 2301 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 Karbala ( Iraq ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Karbala and Chennai takes around 6 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Karbala Northeast Airport, Karbala, Iraq to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 6 hours 5 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

Kilometers		4265 km
Statute Miles		2650 miles
Nautical Miles		2301 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 5 minutes

Karbala Northeast Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - to MAA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Karbala, Iraq and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Karbala, Iraq and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAA

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

Location	Local Time
Karbala (Iraq)	2026-09-18, 20:36:34 +03
Chennai (India)	2026-09-18, 23:06:34 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

Karbala Northeast Airport ( / ) Karbala, Iraq

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India