AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,879 km
4,896 miles
MAA
Chennai
India
Distance
7,879 km
4,896 mi / 4,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
93°
east

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AMS MAA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Chennai International Airport
IATA Code AMS MAA
ICAO Code EHAM VOMM
City Amsterdam Chennai
Country Netherlands India
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Kolkata
Elevation -11 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 12.990000, 80.170000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Chennai (MAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai, India is 7,879 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:23 in Amsterdam, it's 08:53 in Chennai. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chennai (MAA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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