Distance From Emerald Airport to Chennai International Airport, EMD - MAA Distance

The distance from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 5241 miles or 8434 kilometers or 4551 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 Emerald ( Australia ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Emerald and Chennai takes around 12 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Emerald Airport, Emerald, Australia to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 12 hours 2 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 • EMD - MAA

Kilometers		8434 km
Statute Miles		5241 miles
Nautical Miles		4551 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 2 minutes

Emerald Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - EMD to MAA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Emerald, Australia and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Emerald, Australia and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EMD - MAA

Time difference between Emerald (Australia) and Chennai (India) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Emerald.

Location	Local Time
Emerald (Australia)	2025-12-17, 19:28:15 AEST
Chennai (India)	2025-12-17, 14:58:15 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

Emerald Airport (EMD / YEML) Emerald, Australia

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India