HYD
Hyderabad
India
507 km
315 miles
MAA
Chennai
India
Distance
507 km
315 mi / 274 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
158°
south southeast

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HYD MAA
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Chennai International Airport
IATA Code HYD MAA
ICAO Code VOHS VOMM
City Hyderabad Chennai
Country India India
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,024 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 12.990000, 80.170000

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.

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