Distance From Ames Municipal Airport to Chennai International Airport, AMW - MAA Distance

The distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 8617 miles or 13868 kilometers or 7483 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ames ( United States ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ames and Chennai takes around 19 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ames Municipal Airport, Ames, United States to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 19 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AMW - MAA

Kilometers		13868 km
Statute Miles		8617 miles
Nautical Miles		7483 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 48 minutes

Ames Municipal Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - AMW to MAA Flight Path

Location of Ames Municipal Airport & Chennai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ames to Chennai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ames, United States and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AMW - MAA

Time difference between Ames (United States) and Chennai (India) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Ames.

Location	Local Time
Ames (United States)	2026-09-16, 23:02:59 CDT
Chennai (India)	2026-09-17, 09:32:59 IST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ames Municipal Airport (AMW / KAMW) Ames, United States

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India