IXM to MAA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 417 km (259 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MAA to IXM).
How far is it from Madurai to Chennai?
The great-circle distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 417 km (259 mi, 225 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from IXM to MAA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAA is roughly northeast of IXM.
How is the IXM to MAA route written in code?
The pair is written IXM-MAA in IATA codes and VOMD-VOMM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Madurai Airport is IXM (VOMD), Chennai International Airport is MAA (VOMM).
| IXM | MAA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Madurai Airport | Chennai International Airport |
| ICAO code | VOMD | VOMM |
| Country | India | India |
| Elevation | 459 ft | 52 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1071 | #157 |
Both ICAO codes start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MAA sits 407 ft (124 m) lower than IXM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IXM to MAA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | Air India Limited | AIC | Airindia | Active |
| SG | Spicejet | SEJ | Spicejet | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: 9W, S2.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Madurai from Chennai?
Madurai Airport (IXM) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are 417 km (259 mi, 225 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IXM to MAA?
A typical nonstop flight between IXM and MAA takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAA from IXM?
Chennai International Airport (MAA) lies roughly northeast of Madurai Airport (IXM).
Which airlines fly IXM to MAA?
2 airlines appear on the IXM-MAA route in the open dataset, including Air India Limited, Spicejet.
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