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ORD to MAA: distance & flight time

Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) → Madras (Chennai International Airport)

8,564 mi
13,782 km · 7,442 nm
17h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,564 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 16m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is ORD from MAA?

The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Madras (MAA) is 8,564 miles (13,782 km, 7,442 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ORD to MAA?

A nonstop flight takes about 17h 16m 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 Chicago and Madras?

Madras is 10.5 hours ahead of Chicago.

What is the cheapest way to fly from ORD to MAA?

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