Distance From George Ford Airport to Chennai International Airport

The distance from George Ford Airport () to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 9349 miles or 15046 kilometers or 8119 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 Picayune ( United States ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Picayune and Chennai takes around 21 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Ford Airport, Picayune, United States to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 21 hours 29 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		15046 km
Statute Miles		9349 miles
Nautical Miles		8119 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 29 minutes

George Ford Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - to MAA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAA

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

Location	Local Time
Picayune (United States)	2026-05-07, 14:57:53 EDT
Chennai (India)	2026-05-08, 00:27:53 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

George Ford Airport ( / MS48) Picayune, United States

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India