Distance From Nikolai Airport to Chennai International Airport, NIB - MAA Distance

The distance from Nikolai Airport (NIB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 6441 miles or 10366 kilometers or 5594 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 Nikolai ( United States ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nikolai and Chennai takes around 14 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nikolai Airport, Nikolai, United States to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 14 hours 48 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 • NIB - MAA

Kilometers		10366 km
Statute Miles		6441 miles
Nautical Miles		5594 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 48 minutes

Nikolai Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - NIB to MAA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nikolai, United States and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NIB - MAA

Time difference between Nikolai (United States) and Chennai (India) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Nikolai.

Location	Local Time
Nikolai (United States)	2026-03-21, 10:08:57 AKDT
Chennai (India)	2026-03-21, 23:38:57 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

Nikolai Airport (NIB / PAFS) Nikolai, United States

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India