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MAA to OAJ: distance & flight time
Madras (Chennai International Airport) → Jacksonville NC (Albert J Ellis Airport)
8,826 mi
14,204 km · 7,670 nm
17h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,826 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 46m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MAA — Chennai International Airport · Madras, India
- OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport · Jacksonville NC, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MAA
- TIR · Tirupati Airport61 mi away
- PNY · Pondicherry Airport75 mi away
- CDP · Kadapa Airport141 mi away
Near OAJ
Frequently asked questions
How far is MAA from OAJ?
The flight distance from Madras (MAA) to Jacksonville NC (OAJ) is 8,826 miles (14,204 km, 7,670 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MAA to OAJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 46m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MAA to OAJ?
Nonstop service on MAA–OAJ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 17h 46m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Madras and Jacksonville NC?
Jacksonville NC is 10.5 hours behind Madras.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MAA to OAJ?
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Why are some MAA to OAJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MAA–OAJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.