Chennai to Maheshtala flights
Maheshtala lies 1,345 km (836 mi) north-east of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Chennai | Maheshtala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 448,317 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MAA, 16 km out | CCU, 26 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chennai
Chennai is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Maheshtala
Maheshtala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,919 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Maheshtala from Chennai?
1,345 km (836 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chennai.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Maheshtala by air?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Maheshtala?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chennai to Maheshtala flights?
Typically Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.