Chennai to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar flights
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar lies 1,388 km (863 mi) north 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 32 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 | Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 109,650 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MAA, 16 km out | VNS, 32 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 Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,006 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | VNS | 32 km (20 mi) | 9,006 ft | 266 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar from Chennai?
1,388 km (863 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar by air?
About 2 h 32 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 Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chennai to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar flights?
Typically Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).
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.