Distance From Malé International Airport to Chennai International Airport, MLE - MAA Distance

The distance from Malé International Airport (MLE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 759 miles or 1221 kilometers or 659 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 Malé ( Maldives ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malé and Chennai takes around 1 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 1 hours 44 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 • MLE - MAA

Kilometers		1221 km
Statute Miles		759 miles
Nautical Miles		659 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 44 minutes

Malé International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - MLE to MAA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Malé, Maldives and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLE - MAA

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

Location	Local Time
Malé (Maldives)	2025-12-16, 22:01:31 +05
Chennai (India)	2025-12-16, 22:31:31 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

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India