Distance From San Jose Heliport to Chennai International Airport

The distance from San Jose Heliport () to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 10523 miles or 16935 kilometers or 9138 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 San José ( Costa Rica ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Chennai takes around 24 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Jose Heliport, San José, Costa Rica to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 24 hours 11 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		16935 km
Statute Miles		10523 miles
Nautical Miles		9138 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 11 minutes

San Jose Heliport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - to MAA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San José, Costa Rica and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between San José, Costa Rica and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAA

Time difference between San José (Costa Rica) and Chennai (India) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of San José.

Location	Local Time
San José (Costa Rica)	2026-04-01, 23:10:55 CST
Chennai (India)	2026-04-02, 10:40:55 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

San Jose Heliport ( / MRSE) San José, Costa Rica

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India