Distance From Palapye Airport to Chennai International Airport, QPH - MAA Distance

The distance from Palapye Airport (QPH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 4349 miles or 6999 kilometers or 3777 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 Palapye ( Botswana ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palapye and Chennai takes around 9 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palapye Airport, Palapye, Botswana to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 9 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 • QPH - MAA

Kilometers		6999 km
Statute Miles		4349 miles
Nautical Miles		3777 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 59 minutes

Palapye Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - QPH to MAA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Palapye, Botswana and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Palapye, Botswana and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QPH - MAA

Time difference between Palapye (Botswana) and Chennai (India) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Palapye.

Location	Local Time
Palapye (Botswana)	2026-06-13, 20:17:36 CAT
Chennai (India)	2026-06-13, 23:47:36 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

Palapye Airport (QPH / FBPY) Palapye, Botswana

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India