Flights from Washington to Chennai
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Doha
- 19h 48m
- two tickets, via Dubai
- $902
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,558 mi (13,773 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
19h 48m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,061
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
20h 5m
with the connection
Washington to Dubai
flight 13h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dubai. Departure to Chennai: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to Chennai
flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $902
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
20h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $930
Via Frankfurt
Germany
20h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,075
Via London
United Kingdom
20h 31m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,097
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 Washington to cities closest to Chennai
Washington to Dubai
Dubai: 1,829 mi (2,944 km) from Chennai, flight 13h
from $350
Washington to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: 1,862 mi (2,997 km) from Chennai, flight 12h 50m
from $514
Washington to Doha
Doha: 2,050 mi (3,299 km) from Chennai, flight 12h 40m
from $620
Washington to Riyadh
Riyadh: 2,331 mi (3,751 km) from Chennai, flight 12h 20m
Washington to Jeddah
Jeddah: 2,763 mi (4,447 km) from Chennai, flight 12h 5m
from $409
Washington to Taipei
Taipei: 2,808 mi (4,519 km) from Chennai, flight 16h 50m
To Chennai from cities closest to Washington
London to Chennai
London: 3,665 mi (5,898 km) from Washington, flight 10h 8m
from $326
Frankfurt to Chennai
Frankfurt: 4,055 mi (6,526 km) from Washington, flight 9h 25m
from $320
Kuwait City to Chennai
Kuwait City: 6,540 mi (10,525 km) from Washington, flight 4h 55m
from $126
Manama to Chennai
Manama: 6,810 mi (10,959 km) from Washington, flight 4h 35m
from $146
Doha to Chennai
Doha: 6,897 mi (11,099 km) from Washington, flight 4h 8m
from $172
Dubai to Chennai
Dubai: 7,042 mi (11,333 km) from Washington, flight 4h 5m
from $186
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Washington to Chennai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.
What is the fastest way to fly from Washington to Chennai?
Via Doha: 12h 40m to the connection, 4h 8m after it, about 19h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Washington to Chennai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $902. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Washington and Chennai?
Doha (19h 48m total), Dubai (20h 5m total), Abu Dhabi (20h 10m total), Frankfurt (20h 20m total) and London (20h 31m total).
How far is Chennai from Washington?
8,558 mi (13,773 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.