Distance From Chennai International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, MAA - ATL Distance

The distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 9059 miles or 14579 kilometers or 7867 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 Chennai ( India ) to Atlanta ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Atlanta takes around 20 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta, United States is 20 hours 49 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 • MAA - ATL

Kilometers		14579 km
Statute Miles		9059 miles
Nautical Miles		7867 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 49 minutes

Chennai International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Flight Route Map - MAA to ATL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAA - ATL

Time difference between Chennai (India) and Atlanta (United States) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Atlanta time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes behind Chennai.

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2025-12-05, 12:10:50 IST
Atlanta (United States)	2025-12-05, 01:40:50 EST

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

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India

Destination

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL / KATL) Atlanta, United States