Chennai to Visakhapatnam flights
Visakhapatnam lies 599 km (372 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 1 h 31 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 | Visakhapatnam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MAA, 16 km out | VTZ, 46 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 Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) | VTZ | 46 km (29 mi) | — | 188 ft |
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Staying in Visakhapatnam
Our booking partner lists 374 places to stay in Visakhapatnam. Of the 283 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (183), and 12 are five-star. Across 68 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 15,896 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Visakhapatnam from Chennai?
599 km (372 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chennai.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Visakhapatnam by air?
About 1 h 31 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 Visakhapatnam?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chennai to Visakhapatnam flights?
Typically Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ).
Where can I stay in Visakhapatnam?
Our booking partner lists 374 places to stay in Visakhapatnam, bookable on this site.
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.