Sepang to Chennai (KUL–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
6E1032
6E IndiGo
32N
5:45 AM
+08 T1
6:55 AM
IST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK11
AK AirAsia
32N
6:10 AM
+08 T2
7:25 AM
IST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MH182
MH Malaysia
73H
9:10 AM
+08 T1
10:45 AM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AK13
AK AirAsia
32N
9:45 PM
+08 T2
11:05 PM
IST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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MH180+2
MH Malaysia
73H
9:47 PM
+08 T1
11:29 PM
IST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK10
AK AirAsia
32N
8:05 AM
IST T2
2:35 PM
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
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MH183+1
MH Malaysia
7M8
11:45 AM
IST T2
6:20 PM
+08
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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6E1031
6E IndiGo
32N
10:15 PM
IST T2
4:45 AM+1
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
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AK12
AK AirAsia
32N
11:45 PM
IST T2
6:20 AM+1
+08
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MH181+1
MH Malaysia
7M8
11:55 PM
IST T2
6:30 AM+1
+08
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sepang to Chennai
3 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 1,633 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2.5h behind 32 1-stop hubs

KUL–MAA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 1,633 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KUL–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 14 32N 3h45-3h50
MH Malaysia Airlines 12 73H 4h05-4h12 Oneworld
6E IndiGo 7 32N 3h40
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E, AK
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + AK (21 flights/wk, 64%)
Oneworld: MH (12 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KUL to MAA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,310
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Chennai from Sepang

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric KUL→MAA SIN→MAA
Distance from KUL 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 7
Weekly flights 33 109
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of KUL with service to Chennai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Sepang.
KUL: +08 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 3.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,633 mi / 2,629 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m to 4h 12m.
Visa & Entry

Malaysian passport holders need an eVisa to enter India. The eVisa is applied for online through the official Indian government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in). Tourist eVisas allow stays of up to 180 days per calendar year. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages. Processing takes up to 5 business days. Entry is allowed through 29 designated airports and 5 seaports.

Getting to KUL

KLIA Ekspres train runs non-stop from KL Sentral to KLIA in 28 minutes (RM55 one-way). KLIA Transit (slightly slower, RM55, stops at three intermediate stations) also serves the airport. Both run from 5am to midnight, every 15–20 minutes. Road from central KL takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.

The airport is 50km south of central KL. Taxis and Grab from the city cost RM50–80. Budget Terminal KLIA2 (AirAsia hub) is a separate building served by the same rail link.

KUL–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sepang to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance1,633 mi / 2,629 km
Flight time3h 40m to 4h 12m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights33 out / 33 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KUL to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 3h 40m to 4h 12m. The route covers 1,633 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from KUL to MAA. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMK, MRU, TFU, TRV, SIN, HKG, BKK, CMB, BOM, BLR, COK, HYD, DAC, SHJ, DEL, TRZ, CGO, PEN, DPS, CCU, RGN, DXB, AMD, CCJ, MCT, AUH, FRA, DOH, LKO, IST, AMS and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Sepang.
Yes, return flights from MAA to KUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KUL to MAA

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KUL to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to MAA ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,633 miles (2,629 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via DMK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN).