Setapak to Chennai flights
Chennai lies 2,601 km (1,616 mi) north-west of Setapak, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 5 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.
| Setapak | Chennai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | India |
| Population | 353,268 | 4.7 million |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SZB, 22 km out | MAA, 16 km out |
Clocks in Chennai are 2 h 30 min behind Setapak right now, so a 4 h 5 min journey lands only 1 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chennai
Crossing from Malaysia into India: money changes from the Ringgit to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Setapak
Setapak is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 51 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai International Airport | MAA | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,001 ft | 52 ft |
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Staying in Chennai
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Common questions
How far is Chennai from Setapak?
2,601 km (1,616 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Setapak.
How long does it take to get from Setapak to Chennai by air?
About 4 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Setapak and Chennai?
Chennai is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for Setapak to Chennai flights?
Typically Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What currency do I need in Chennai?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Chennai?
Our booking partner lists 1,570+ places to stay in Chennai, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.