Distance From Whites Airport to Chennai International Airport

The distance from Whites Airport () to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 8616 miles or 13866 kilometers or 7482 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 Melbourne ( United States ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Chennai takes around 19 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whites Airport, Melbourne, United States to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 19 hours 48 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		13866 km
Statute Miles		8616 miles
Nautical Miles		7482 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 48 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MAA

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

Location	Local Time
Melbourne (United States)	2025-12-16, 12:26:50 CST
Chennai (India)	2025-12-16, 23:56:50 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

Whites Airport ( / ) Melbourne, United States

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India