Flights from Detroit to Chennai
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Frankfurt
- 20h 35m
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 8,464 mi (13,622 km)
fastest
Via Frankfurt
Germany
20h 35m
with the connection
Via London
United Kingdom
20h 38m
with the connection
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Detroit to cities closest to Chennai
Detroit to Shanghai
Shanghai: 2,897 mi (4,662 km) from Chennai, flight 15h 48m
from $464
Detroit to Seoul
Seoul: 3,326 mi (5,352 km) from Chennai, flight 15h 3m
from $620
Detroit to Istanbul
Istanbul: 3,630 mi (5,842 km) from Chennai, flight 10h 10m
from $348
Detroit to Athens
Athens: 3,853 mi (6,201 km) from Chennai, flight 9h 58m
Detroit to Rome
Rome: 4,479 mi (7,208 km) from Chennai, flight 8h 48m
from $342
Detroit to Munich
Munich: 4,568 mi (7,352 km) from Chennai, flight 8h 20m
To Chennai from cities closest to Detroit
London to Chennai
London: 3,751 mi (6,036 km) from Detroit, flight 10h 8m
from $326
Frankfurt to Chennai
Frankfurt: 4,133 mi (6,651 km) from Detroit, flight 9h 25m
from $320
Kuwait City to Chennai
Kuwait City: 6,585 mi (10,598 km) from Detroit, flight 4h 55m
from $126
Manama to Chennai
Manama: 6,855 mi (11,032 km) from Detroit, flight 4h 35m
from $146
Doha to Chennai
Doha: 6,941 mi (11,170 km) from Detroit, flight 4h 8m
from $172
Dubai to Chennai
Dubai: 7,067 mi (11,373 km) from Detroit, flight 4h 5m
from $186
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Chennai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Frankfurt.
What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Chennai?
Via Frankfurt: 8h 10m to the connection, 9h 25m after it, about 20h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Chennai?
Frankfurt (20h 35m total) and London (20h 38m total).
How far is Chennai from Detroit?
8,464 mi (13,622 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.