Distance From Zomba Airport to Chennai International Airport

The distance from Zomba Airport () to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 3636 miles or 5851 kilometers or 3157 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 Zomba ( Malawi ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zomba and Chennai takes around 8 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zomba Airport, Zomba, Malawi to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 8 hours 21 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		5851 km
Statute Miles		3636 miles
Nautical Miles		3157 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Zomba, Malawi and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAA

Time difference between Zomba (Malawi) and Chennai (India) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Zomba.

Location	Local Time
Zomba (Malawi)	2026-06-15, 16:12:29 CAT
Chennai (India)	2026-06-15, 19:42:29 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

Zomba Airport ( / FWZA) Zomba, Malawi

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India