Kuwait City to Chennai (KWI–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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J9427
J9 Jazeera
32N
4:40 PM
+03 T5
12:55 AM+1
IST
5h 45m
64%
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KU343
KU Kuwait
32N
6:40 PM
+03 T4
2:25 AM+1
IST
5h 15m
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KU344
KU Kuwait
32N
3:25 AM
IST T2
6:25 AM
+03
5h 30m
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KU342
KU Kuwait
32N
6:15 AM
IST T2
9:15 AM
+03
5h 30m
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6E1241
Starts Oct 1
6E IndiGo
32N
10:50 PM
IST T2 Red-eye
1:30 AM+1
+03
5h 10m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BAH Manama 6h 43m ETGFJ9 → GF Manama (BAH) to Chennai flights
BLR Bengaluru 7h 10m AIJ9KU → 6EAFAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Chennai flights
SHJ Sharjah 7h 35m G9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Chennai flights
BOM Mumbai 7h 35m ETJ9KU → 6EA3AF Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai flights
DXB Dubai 7h 48m AZEKFZ → 6EEK Dubai (DXB) to Chennai flights
CMB Colombo 7h 55m J9KUUL → 6EAIKE Colombo (CMB) to Chennai flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 8h 10m MHOVWY → OVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Chennai flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 8h 10m EYJ9MU → 6EEYQP Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 30m KU → 6EA3AF New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai flights
DOH Doha 8h 53m J9KUQR → 6EQR Doha (DOH) to Chennai flights
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Kuwait City to Chennai
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,347 mi 5h 30m nonstop +2.5h ahead

KWI–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,347 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chennai (MAA) Chennai to Kuwait City flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWI–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KU Kuwait Airways 4 32N 5h15 – – –
J9 Jazeera Airways 2 32N 5h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – J9, KU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: J9 + KU (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWI to MAA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWI to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
BAH ~6h 43m BLR ~7h 10m SHJ ~7h 35m BOM ~7h 35m DXB ~7h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
925
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2.5h
Chennai is 2.5 hours ahead of Kuwait City.
KWI: +03 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kuwait City, it's 8.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,347 mi / 3,777 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

KWI–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kuwait City to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance2,347 mi / 3,777 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KWI
Full nameKuwait International Airport
IATA / ICAOKWI / OKKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Passengers/yr15.4M
Elevation206 ft / 63 m
Destination: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWI to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuwait International Airport to Chennai International Airport take about 5h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,347 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from KWI to MAA: Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bahrain, Kempegowda and Sharjah.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MAA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chennai is 2.5 hours ahead of Kuwait City.
Yes, return flights from MAA to KWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 KWI to MAA

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWI to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWI to MAA is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,347 miles (3,777 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bahrain, Kempegowda and Sharjah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.