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Flights from Philadelphia to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via London or Doha, about 18h 22m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 22m
Philadelphia to Chennai at a glance
Fastest journey18h 22mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Doha
Best ways to fly from Philadelphia 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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PHL London (LHR) MAA
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines
Tue23:15 PHL10:42 LHR2h 03m connection12:45 LHR03:07 MAAAmerican Airlines + British Airways
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PHL Doha (DOH) MAA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: IndiGo, Qatar Airways
Mon21:45 PHL16:49 DOH2h 41m connection19:30 DOH02:18 MAAQatar Airways + IndiGo
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
- 18h 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +10.5hChennai vs Philadelphia
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- PHL, TTN → MAA
Flights from Philadelphia to Chennai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Chennai?
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 Philadelphia to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,595 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and Chennai?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Doha (DOH) and Frankfurt (FRA). American Airlines flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and Chennai?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Chennai?
Chennai is 10.5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
