Chennai to Bhubaneswar flights
Bhubaneswar lies 994 km (618 mi) north-east of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 1 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Chennai | Bhubaneswar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 885,363 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MAA, 16 km out | BBI, 3 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chennai
Chennai is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biju Patnaik International Airport | BBI | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,003 ft | 138 ft |
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Staying in Bhubaneswar
Our booking partner lists 598 places to stay in Bhubaneshwar. Of the 521 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (257), and 10 are five-star. Across 60 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 13,885 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bhubaneswar from Chennai?
994 km (618 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chennai.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Bhubaneswar by air?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Bhubaneswar?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chennai to Bhubaneswar flights?
Typically Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI).
Where can I stay in Bhubaneswar?
Our booking partner lists 598 places to stay in Bhubaneshwar, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.