Chennai to Sydney (Mascot)
11h 46m The flight from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 9,128 km (5,672 miles) and takes approximately 11h 46m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 128°, passing near 12.8° S, 112.4° 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 | 16h 36m | 17h 01m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 42m | 12h 07m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 09m | 10h 34m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 44m | 11h 10m |
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 | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chennai International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Chennai | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | India | Australia |
| ICAO | VOMM | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 12.99, 80.1693 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 52 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chennai to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Chennai (MAA) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 11h 46m. The great-circle distance is 9,128 km (5,672 miles, 4,929 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 128°.
How far is Chennai from Sydney (Mascot)?
9,128 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,672 miles or 4,929 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 SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,128 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 46m 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.