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JRA to MAA: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Madras (Chennai International Airport)
8,373 mi
13,474 km · 7,276 nm
16h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,373 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 53m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- MAA — Chennai International Airport · Madras, India
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near MAA
- TIR · Tirupati Airport61 mi away
- PNY · Pondicherry Airport75 mi away
- CDP · Kadapa Airport141 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from MAA?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Madras (MAA) is 8,373 miles (13,474 km, 7,276 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to MAA?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Madras?
Madras is 9.5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to MAA?
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