Distance From Elk Heights Airport to Chennai International Airport

The distance from Elk Heights Airport () to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 8088 miles or 13017 kilometers or 7024 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 Elk ( United States ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elk and Chennai takes around 18 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elk Heights Airport, Elk, United States to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 18 hours 35 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

Kilometers		13017 km
Statute Miles		8088 miles
Nautical Miles		7024 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 35 minutes

Elk Heights Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - to MAA Flight Path

Location of Elk Heights Airport & Chennai International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Elk, United States and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAA

Time difference between Elk (United States) and Chennai (India) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Elk.

Location	Local Time
Elk (United States)	2026-06-17, 20:29:46 MDT
Chennai (India)	2026-06-18, 07:59:46 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

Elk Heights Airport ( / WN04) Elk, United States

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India