Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 28% of the last 18 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 28 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 18 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,629 km, an estimated 3 hours 52 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Kuala Lumpur and Chennai. Updated 9 September 2026 at 06:37 UTC.
KULKuala Lumpursmooth · +11
MAAChennaitracking
2,629 km · ~3h 52m est.
dep bank 05:45–21:4521x weekly
Runs rough · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
28% on time
of the last 18 operated KUL → MAA flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Kuala Lumpur to Chennai route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop KUL to MAA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at KUL is the weaker end, route health score 84/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on KUL–MAA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 05:45 and evening departures around 21:30 from KUL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MAA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from KUL to MAA?
Great-circle distance is 2,629 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 216–255 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does KUL–MAA fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 33 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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