Distance From Safwan Airport to Chennai International Airport

The distance from Safwan Airport () to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 2389 miles or 3844 kilometers or 2075 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 Safwan ( Iraq ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Safwan and Chennai takes around 5 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Safwan Airport, Safwan, Iraq to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 5 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 • - MAA

Kilometers		3844 km
Statute Miles		2389 miles
Nautical Miles		2075 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 29 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Safwan, Iraq and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAA

Time difference between Safwan (Iraq) and Chennai (India) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Safwan.

Location	Local Time
Safwan (Iraq)	2026-08-09, 05:44:21 +03
Chennai (India)	2026-08-09, 08:14:21 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

Safwan Airport ( / ) Safwan, Iraq

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India