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Flights from Chennai to Detroit
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Detroit. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Istanbul, about 20h 21m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 20h 21m
Chennai to Detroit at a glance
Fastest journey20h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Detroit
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 13,622 km8,459 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 21mestimate
- Time difference
- -10.5hDetroit vs Chennai
- Currency in Detroit
- USD
- Airports
- MAA → DTW
Flights from Chennai to Detroit: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Istanbul and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,622 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and London (LHR). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Detroit?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Detroit?
Detroit is 10.5 hours behind Chennai.
