Distance From Phaplu Airport to Chennai International Airport, PPL - MAA Distance

The distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 1086 miles or 1748 kilometers or 943 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 Phaplu ( Nepal ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Phaplu and Chennai takes around 2 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Phaplu Airport, Phaplu, Nepal to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 2 hours 29 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 • PPL - MAA

Kilometers		1748 km
Statute Miles		1086 miles
Nautical Miles		943 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 29 minutes

Phaplu Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - PPL to MAA Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PPL - MAA

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

Location	Local Time
Phaplu (Nepal)	2026-01-29, 13:21:00 +0545
Chennai (India)	2026-01-29, 13:06:00 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

Phaplu Airport (PPL / VNPL) Phaplu, Nepal

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India