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Flights from Detroit to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Istanbul, about 19h 01m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 19h 01m
Detroit to Chennai at a glance
Fastest journey19h 01mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Chennai
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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DTT Frankfurt (FRA) MAA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Wed20:00 DTT09:36 FRA2h 09m connection11:45 FRA00:31 MAADelta Air Lines + Lufthansa
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
- 19h 01mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +10.5hChennai vs Detroit
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- DTW → MAA
Flights from Detroit to Chennai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Chennai?
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 Detroit to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,622 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and London (LHR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Chennai?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Chennai?
Chennai is 10.5 hours ahead of Detroit.
