⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Chennai to Kuala Lumpur flights

Chennai (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): 1,633 miles (2,629 km) great-circle, about 3h 45m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $218 round-trip on Scoot, with 1 stop, departing June 10, 2026.

TRScootTR779
Depart
MAA
Chennai, India
23:50
2026-06-10
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Arrive
KUL
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Returns 18:25
2026-06-29
Stops
1 stop
Distance
1,633 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 45m
Trip type
Round-trip
$218
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Chennai to Kuala Lumpur fare fly?

$218 round-trip, Scoot TR779, departing 2026-06-10 at 23:50, returning 2026-06-29. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Monday 19 nights later; the fare was observed 46 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Chennai from Kuala Lumpur?

  • Distance: 1,633 miles (2,629 km) great-circle, heading southeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 45m.
  • Departure airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai, India, UTC+5:30 on June 10, 2026.
  • Arrival: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Malaysia, UTC+8 on June 10, 2026.
  • Time difference: Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, India to Malaysia.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 69 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Scoot TR779, 1 stop, round-trip, 19 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Chennai to Kuala Lumpur fare compare with other routes from MAA?

At $218, it ranked 10th of the 29 round-trip fares we recorded from MAA (median $544). That is 13.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the MAA median of 22.9 cents across 29 round-trip routes.

Routes from MAA of similar length: Srinagar (1,490 mi) at $269 and Sharjah (1,816 mi) at $633.

MAA to KUL is the only one of 29 MAA routes where Scoot priced cheapest. It is the 18th longest of the 29 routes we track from MAA.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Of 18 departure airports with a fare to Kuala Lumpur, Chennai (MAA) ranked 10th at $218. Lowest: $94 from Singapore (SIN); highest: $579 from Shanghai (PVG); 11 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): AirAsia (7), Scoot (4), VietJet Air (2), Batik Air Malaysia (1), HK Express (1) and Spring Airlines (1), plus 2 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Kolkata, Asia/Kuala_Lumpur; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Chennai to Kuala Lumpur flight questions

How far is Chennai from Kuala Lumpur by plane?

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Chennai is about 1,633 miles (2,629 km) from Kuala Lumpur on a great-circle line from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), heading southeast. It is the 18th longest of the 29 routes we track from MAA. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

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About 3h 45m nonstop by our estimate for 1,633 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Scoot fare was with 1 stop. 18 airports in our feed had a fare to Kuala Lumpur; this one ranked 10th, and 11 of the 18 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur?

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On June 10, 2026, Chennai was on UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) and Kuala Lumpur on UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), so Kuala Lumpur was 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai: noon in Chennai was 14:30 in Kuala Lumpur. Neither Asia/Kolkata nor Asia/Kuala_Lumpur shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $218 per person round-trip on Scoot flight TR779, departing June 10, 2026, returning June 29, 2026, with 1 stop. At $218, it ranked 10th of the 29 round-trip fares we recorded from MAA (median $544). That is 13.3 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the MAA median of 22.9 cents across 29 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Kuala Lumpur, 11 of the 18 recorded fares were nonstop. From MAA, 8 of 29 were. Routes from MAA of similar length: Srinagar (1,490 mi) at $269 and Sharjah (1,816 mi) at $633.

Which airports serve flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

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It departs Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai, India, and arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An international flight, India to Malaysia. MAA to KUL is the only one of 29 MAA routes where Scoot priced cheapest.

Where else near Kuala Lumpur can you fly from Chennai?

Bangkok (BKK) $371Port Blair (IXZ) $195Bali (DPS) $716Colombo (CMB) $210Hong Kong (HKG) $544Guangzhou (CAN) $469All flights from Chennai →

Other cities with flights to Kuala Lumpur

From Singapore (SIN) $94From Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $126From Phuket (HKT) $130From Jakarta (CGK) $156From Bangkok (BKK) $165From Bangkok (DMK) $178

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