Distance From Maafaru International Airport to Chennai International Airport, NMF - MAA Distance

The distance from Maafaru International Airport (NMF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 674 miles or 1085 kilometers or 585 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 Noonu Atoll ( Maldives ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Noonu Atoll and Chennai takes around 1 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maafaru International Airport, Noonu Atoll, Maldives to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 1 hours 33 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 • NMF - MAA

Kilometers		1085 km
Statute Miles		674 miles
Nautical Miles		585 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 33 minutes

Maafaru International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - NMF to MAA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Noonu Atoll, Maldives and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Noonu Atoll, Maldives and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NMF - MAA

Time difference between Noonu Atoll (Maldives) and Chennai (India) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Noonu Atoll.

Location	Local Time
Noonu Atoll (Maldives)	2026-03-19, 04:59:42 +05
Chennai (India)	2026-03-19, 05:29:42 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

Maafaru International Airport (NMF / VRDA) Noonu Atoll, Maldives

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India