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Flights from Chennai to Los Angeles
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Hong Kong, about 28h 37m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 54m
Chennai to Los Angeles at a glance
Fastest journey21h 54mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Los Angeles
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
MAA Dubai (DXB) LAX
Leg 1: Emirates, IndiGo · Leg 2: Emirates
Thu22:15 MAA00:19 DXB8h 11m connection08:30 DXB14:22 LAXEmirates
2Search
MAA Hong Kong (HKG) LAX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Mon00:00 MAA07:35 HKG10h 55m connection18:30 HKG16:37 LAXCathay Pacific
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
- 14,420 km8,955 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 54mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -13.5hLos Angeles vs Chennai
- Currency in Los Angeles
- USD
- Airports
- MAA → LAX, SNA, BUR
Flights from Chennai to Los Angeles: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Hong Kong and Frankfurt. 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 Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,420 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Hong Kong (HKG), Frankfurt (FRA) and Singapore (SIN). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Los Angeles?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 13.5 hours behind Chennai.
