Distance From Chennai International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, MAA - JNB Distance

The distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 4413 miles or 7102 kilometers or 3832 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 Chennai ( India ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Johannesburg takes around 10 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 10 hours 8 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 - JNB

Kilometers		7102 km
Statute Miles		4413 miles
Nautical Miles		3832 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 8 minutes

Chennai International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - MAA to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Chennai, India and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAA - JNB

Time difference between Chennai (India) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Johannesburg time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Chennai.

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2025-05-11, 02:30:54 IST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-05-10, 23:00:54 SAST

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

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa