India
United StatesChennai (MAA) to Memphis (MEM) shipping route.
15,303 km by air, about 19 h 54 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Chennai (MAA) and Memphis (MEM)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Chennai (MAA)AirMemphis (MEM)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 15,303 km (9,509 mi) |
| Straight line | 14,574 km |
| Flight time | 19 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Chennai (MAA) to Memphis (MEM) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Chennai International Airport to Frederick W. Smith International Airport is 15,303 km (8,263 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 14,574 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 19 h 54 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for MAA to MEM this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Chennai to Memphis saves money. The shipment crosses from India into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Chennai (MAA) in this directory, Memphis (MEM) is the 61st shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Chennai: Ontario (California) (15,179 km), Los Angeles (15,160 km) and Campinas (15,079 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Chennai (MAA) to Memphis (MEM)?
15,303 km along the flight path (14,574 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Chennai (MAA) to Memphis (MEM)?
About 19 h 54 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Memphis (MEM) to Chennai (MAA) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.