Distance From Palungtar Airport to Chennai International Airport, GKH - MAA Distance

The distance from Palungtar Airport (GKH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 1076 miles or 1732 kilometers or 935 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 Gorkha ( Nepal ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gorkha and Chennai takes around 2 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palungtar Airport, Gorkha, Nepal to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 2 hours 28 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 • GKH - MAA

Kilometers		1732 km
Statute Miles		1076 miles
Nautical Miles		935 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 28 minutes

Palungtar Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - GKH to MAA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gorkha, Nepal and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GKH - MAA

Time difference between Gorkha (Nepal) and Chennai (India) is 0 Hours 15 Minutes.
Chennai time is 0 Hours 15 Minutes behind Gorkha.

Location	Local Time
Gorkha (Nepal)	2026-06-21, 16:08:31 +0545
Chennai (India)	2026-06-21, 15:53:31 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

Palungtar Airport (GKH / VNGK) Gorkha, Nepal

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India