DEL
New Delhi
India
1,761 km
1,094 miles
MAA
Chennai
India
Distance
1,761 km
1,094 mi / 951 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
169°
south

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DEL MAA
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Chennai International Airport
IATA Code DEL MAA
ICAO Code VIDP VOMM
City New Delhi Chennai
Country India India
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 777 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 12.990000, 80.170000

New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai, India is 1,761 kilometers (1,094 miles / 951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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.

This is a domestic route within India. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in New Delhi, it's 07:13 in Chennai.

The return flight from Chennai (MAA) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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