Distance From Chennai International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, MAA - LHR Distance

The distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5117 miles or 8235 kilometers or 4444 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 Chennai ( India ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and London takes around 11 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 11 hours 45 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 - LHR

Kilometers		8235 km
Statute Miles		5117 miles
Nautical Miles		4444 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 45 minutes

Chennai International Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - MAA to LHR Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Chennai, India and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAA - LHR

Time difference between Chennai (India) and London (United Kingdom) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
London time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Chennai.

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2025-01-03, 01:47:54 IST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-01-02, 20:17:54 GMT

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

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India

Destination

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom