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Flights from Chennai to Raleigh

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Raleigh. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or London, about 20h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 20h 34m
MAARDUFRA

Chennai to Raleigh at a glance

Fastest journey20h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or London

Best ways to fly from Chennai to Raleigh

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

1
MAA Frankfurt (FRA) RDU
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~20h 35m
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MAA London (LHR) RDU
Leg 1: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Same alliance ~20h 34m
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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
14,147 km8,785 miles
Journey time
20h 34mestimate
Time difference
-10.5hRaleigh vs Chennai
Currency in Raleigh
USD
Airports
MAA → RDU

Flights from Chennai to Raleigh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Raleigh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt 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 Raleigh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,147 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Raleigh?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA) and London (LHR). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Raleigh?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Raleigh?
Raleigh is 10.5 hours behind Chennai.

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