Distance From Somokopa Airstrip to Chennai International Airport

The distance from Somokopa Airstrip () to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 4498 miles or 7238 kilometers or 3906 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 Somokopa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Somokopa and Chennai takes around 10 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Somokopa Airstrip, Somokopa, Papua New Guinea to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 10 hours 20 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		7238 km
Statute Miles		4498 miles
Nautical Miles		3906 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 20 minutes

Somokopa Airstrip to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - to MAA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Somokopa, Papua New Guinea and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAA

Time difference between Somokopa (Papua New Guinea) and Chennai (India) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Somokopa.

Location	Local Time
Somokopa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-04, 23:27:10 +10
Chennai (India)	2026-05-04, 18:57:10 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

Somokopa Airstrip ( / AYPA) Somokopa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India