Airport Comparison
Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai (MAA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai, India is 507 kilometers (315 miles / 274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 17:56 in Hyderabad, it's 17:56 in Chennai.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,972 feet between the two airports. Chennai International Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.
The return flight from Chennai (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.