Chennai to New York
17h 10m The flight from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 13,476 km (8,373 miles) and takes approximately 17h 10m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 337°, passing near 63.1° N, 31.5° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 24h 30m | 24h 55m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 17m | 17h 42m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 58m | 15h 24m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 51m | 16h 16m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MAA | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chennai International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Chennai | New York |
| Country | India | United States |
| ICAO | VOMM | KJFK |
| Coordinates | 12.99, 80.1693 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 52 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chennai to New York?
A non-stop flight from Chennai (MAA) to New York (JFK) takes about 17h 10m. The great-circle distance is 13,476 km (8,373 miles, 7,276 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 337°.
How far is Chennai from New York?
13,476 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,373 miles or 7,276 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MAA and JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,476 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 17h 10m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.