Are there nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Chennai (MAA)?

No. The fastest connection is via New Delhi, about 16h 54m of total flying time.

What is the fastest connection from New York (JFK) to Chennai (MAA)?

via New Delhi ≈ 16h 54m, via Mumbai ≈ 16h 58m, via London ≈ 17h 12m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

from 40,000 ANA miles, from 47,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)・13,476 km

No nonstop flights. The fastest connection is via New Delhi (DEL), about 16h 54m of flying time (layover not included).

With milesANA 40,000 miles+ (via DEL)JAL 47,000 miles+ (via LHR)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

None.

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