Chennai to Mau flights
Mau lies 1,470 km (913 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 38 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.
| Chennai | Mau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 246,050 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MAA, 16 km out | VNS, 89 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 Mau
Mau is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,006 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gorakhpur Airport (GOP, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | VNS | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,006 ft | 266 ft |
| Gorakhpur Airport (regional) | GOP | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,000 ft | 259 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mau from Chennai?
1,470 km (913 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Mau by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Mau?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chennai to Mau flights?
Typically Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS); Mau also has GOP.
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.