Jetlag to Chennai (MAA)
Recovery times and difficulty ratings for 60 origins flying to Madras International (Meenambakkam), India
4-6 hours timezone shift(2)
| Origin | Shift | Direction | Recovery | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | +5h | East | ~5 days | 4 |
| FRA Frankfurt | +4h | East | ~4 days | 6 |
1-3 hours timezone shift(58)
| Origin | Shift | Direction | Recovery | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUL Kuala Lumpur | -3h | West | ~2 days | 3 |
| DPS Denpasar | -3h | West | ~3 days | 2 |
| BWN Bandar Seri Begawan | -3h | West | ~2 days | 5 |
| HKG Hong Kong | -3h | West | ~2 days | 4 |
| PEN Penang | -3h | West | ~2 days | 1 |
| SIN Singapore | -3h | West | ~2 days | 3 |
| DMM Dammam | +3h | East | ~5 days | 2 |
| BKK Bangkok | -2h | West | ~2 days | 5 |
| DMK Bangkok | -2h | West | ~2 days | 5 |
| HKT Phuket | -2h | West | ~2 days | 5 |
| ADD Addis Ababa | +2h | East | ~3 days | 4 |
| KWI Kuwait City | +2h | East | ~3 days | 3 |
| BAH Manama | +2h | East | ~3 days | 4 |
| DOH Doha | +2h | East | ~3 days | 3 |
| RQY Shimoga | +2h | East | ~3 days | 3 |
| DAC Dhaka | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| RGN Yangon | -1h | West | ~1 days | 1 |
| DXB Dubai | +1h | East | ~2 days | 4 |
| MCT Muscat | +1h | East | ~2 days | 3 |
| SHJ Sharjah | +1h | East | ~2 days | 4 |
| AUH Abu Dhabi | +1h | East | ~2 days | 4 |
| MRU Plaisance | +1h | East | ~2 days | 4 |
| RJA Rajahmundry | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 1 |
| DEL New Delhi | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| AMD Ahmedabad | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 2 |
| GOI Goa | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| GOX Goa Mopa | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 1 |
| COK Kochi | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| GAU Gawahati | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| IDR Indore | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| IXR Ranchi | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| HYD Hyderabad | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 2 |
| JAI Jaipur | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| IXM Madurai | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 1 |
| IXZ Port Blair | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| CJB Coimbatore | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 2 |
| IXC Chandigarh | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 2 |
| KJB Kajabe | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 2 |
| TRZ Tiruchirapally | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 1 |
| STV Surat | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 4 |
| TCR Tuticorin | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 1 |
| TRV Thiruvananthapuram | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 2 |
| VTZ Vishakhapatnam | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| VGA Vijayawada | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 1 |
| PAT Patna | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| PNQ Pune | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| LKO Lucknow | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| RPR Raipur | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| VNS Varanasi | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 4 |
| IXB Bagdogra | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| CMB Colombo | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| BLR Bangalore | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 2 |
| IXE Mangalore | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 2 |
| BOM Mumbai | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| CCJ Kozhikode | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 1 |
| BBI Bhubaneswar | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 2 |
| BDQ Vadodara | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
| CCU Kolkata | Same timezone | Same | No recovery needed | 3 |
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All flights to ChennaiFrequently Asked Questions
What is jetlag flying to Chennai?
Jetlag flying to Chennai (MAA) depends on your origin. The most challenging arrival is from London, requiring up to 5.0 days of recovery. The direction of travel and timezone shift determine severity — eastward arrivals are typically harder to adjust to than westward ones.
Which routes to Chennai have the worst jetlag?
Origins with the largest timezone shifts to Chennai cause the worst jetlag. Origins in the 4-6 hours shift category are the most challenging. The average recovery time for arrivals at MAA is 1.0 days.
What timezone is Chennai in?
Chennai (MAA) is located in India. The timezone shift column above shows the exact hour difference from each origin, which directly determines how much jetlag you will experience on arrival.
How to recover from jetlag when traveling to Chennai?
Upon arrival in Chennai, adjust to local time immediately. If you flew eastward, seek morning sunlight and avoid screens at night. If you flew westward, get evening light to delay your body clock. Average recovery for arrivals at MAA is 1.0 days. Stay hydrated, avoid heavy meals late at night, and consider short 20-minute naps if needed.