Distance From Payne Airport to Chennai International Airport

The distance from Payne Airport () to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 9239 miles or 14868 kilometers or 8023 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 Pelahatchie ( United States ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pelahatchie and Chennai takes around 21 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Payne Airport, Pelahatchie, United States to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 21 hours 14 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		14868 km
Statute Miles		9239 miles
Nautical Miles		8023 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 14 minutes

Payne Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - to MAA Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAA

Time difference between Pelahatchie (United States) and Chennai (India) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Pelahatchie.

Location	Local Time
Pelahatchie (United States)	2025-12-06, 01:06:12 EST
Chennai (India)	2025-12-06, 11:36:12 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

Payne Airport ( / 4MS0) Pelahatchie, United States

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India