# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA)

> 2,966 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,966 km / 1,843 mi / 1,602 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 111° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → India
- **Time difference**: +1.5h (When it's 15:38 in Abu Dhabi, it's 17:08 in Chennai)
- **Elevation difference**: 36 ft (MAA is lower than AUH)

## Airports

### [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAA
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.650000
- Elevation: 88 ft

### [Chennai International Airport (MAA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/maa-chennai-chennai-international-airport/1ef266df-f3e7-672a-9425-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chennai, India
- ICAO: VOMM
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 12.990000, 80.170000
- Elevation: 52 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:38 in Abu Dhabi, it's 17:08 in Chennai.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chennai International Airport (MAA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/maa-chennai-chennai-international-airport/1ef266df-f3e7-672a-9425-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)