Distance From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Chennai International Airport, BWI - MAA Distance

The distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 8536 miles or 13737 kilometers or 7413 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 Baltimore ( United States ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Baltimore and Chennai takes around 19 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, United States to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 19 hours 37 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 • BWI - MAA

Kilometers		13737 km
Statute Miles		8536 miles
Nautical Miles		7413 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 37 minutes

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - BWI to MAA Flight Path

Location of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport & Chennai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Baltimore to Chennai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • BWI - MAA

Time difference between Baltimore (United States) and Chennai (India) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Baltimore.

Location	Local Time
Baltimore (United States)	2026-03-23, 16:01:11 EDT
Chennai (India)	2026-03-24, 01:31:11 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

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI / KBWI) Baltimore, United States

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India