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Flights from Chennai to Philadelphia

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Philadelphia. The fastest way is one stop via London or Doha, about 19h 36m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 19h 36m
MAAPHLLHR

Chennai to Philadelphia at a glance

Fastest journey19h 36mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Doha

Best ways to fly from Chennai to Philadelphia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MAA London (LHR) PHL
Leg 1: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways
Mon05:45 MAA12:02 LHR1h 13m connection13:15 LHR15:51 PHLBritish Airways + American Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 36m
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MAA Doha (DOH) PHL
Leg 1: IndiGo, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 16m
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MAA Frankfurt (FRA) PHL
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Discover Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 55m
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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
13,595 km8,442 miles
Journey time
19h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
-10.5hPhiladelphia vs Chennai
Currency in Philadelphia
USD
Airports
MAA → PHL, TTN

Flights from Chennai to Philadelphia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Philadelphia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Doha 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 Philadelphia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,595 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Philadelphia?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Doha (DOH) and Frankfurt (FRA). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Philadelphia?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 10.5 hours behind Chennai.

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