Chennai to Panvel flights
Panvel lies 1,008 km (627 mi) north-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 2 h 3 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 | Panvel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 195,373 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MAA, 16 km out | NMI, 5 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 Panvel
Panvel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM, 28 km), Pune International Airport (PNQ, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navi Mumbai International Airport | NMI | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,139 ft | 184 ft |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | BOM | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,511 ft | 39 ft |
| Pune International Airport | PNQ | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,942 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Panvel from Chennai?
1,008 km (627 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chennai.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Panvel by air?
About 2 h 3 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 Panvel?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chennai to Panvel flights?
Typically Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI); Panvel also has BOM, PNQ.
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.