Chennai to Ponnāni flights
Ponnāni lies 539 km (335 mi) south-west of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 26 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.
| Chennai | Ponnāni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 105,512 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MAA, 16 km out | CCJ, 41 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 Ponnāni
Ponnāni is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,383 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cochin International Airport (COK, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calicut International Airport | CCJ | 41 km (25 mi) | 9,383 ft | 342 ft |
| Cochin International Airport | COK | 86 km (53 mi) | 11,155 ft | 30 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ponnāni from Chennai?
539 km (335 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chennai.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Ponnāni by air?
About 1 h 26 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 Ponnāni?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chennai to Ponnāni flights?
Typically Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ); Ponnāni also has COK.
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.