Chennai to Sultānpur flights
Sultānpur lies 1,476 km (917 mi) north 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 39 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 | Sultānpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 110,368 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MAA, 16 km out | AYJ, 55 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 Sultānpur
Sultānpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Prayagraj Airport (IXD, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (regional) | AYJ | 55 km (34 mi) | 7,381 ft | 335 ft |
| Prayagraj Airport (regional) | IXD | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,110 ft | 322 ft |
Book a flight to Sultānpur
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Sultānpur
Live rooms and prices for Sultānpur are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Sultānpur
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Sultānpur from Chennai?
1,476 km (917 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Sultānpur by air?
About 2 h 39 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 Sultānpur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chennai to Sultānpur flights?
Typically Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ); Sultānpur also has IXD.
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.