Distance From Papunya Airport to Chennai International Airport

The distance from Papunya Airport () to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 4301 miles or 6921 kilometers or 3735 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 ( Australia ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Chennai takes around 9 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Papunya Airport, , Australia to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 9 hours 53 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 • - MAA

Kilometers		6921 km
Statute Miles		4301 miles
Nautical Miles		3735 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 53 minutes

Papunya Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - to MAA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between , Australia and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAA

Time difference between (Australia) and Chennai (India) is 3 Hours 15 Minutes.
Chennai time is 3 Hours 15 Minutes behind .

Location	Local Time
(Australia)	2025-12-17, 12:26:06 +0845
Chennai (India)	2025-12-17, 09:11:06 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

Papunya Airport ( / YPAY) , Australia

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India