Chile
IndiaSantiago (SCL) to Chennai (MAA) shipping route.
17,118 km by air, about 22 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Santiago (SCL) and Chennai (MAA)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Santiago (SCL)AirChennai (MAA)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 17,118 km (10,636 mi) |
| Straight line | 16,302 km |
| Flight time | 22 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Santiago (SCL) to Chennai (MAA) shipping route by air
Santiago to Chennai by air: flight distance 17,118 km, heading south east from Chile to India. The shortest line over the globe is 16,302 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 22 h 6 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 SCL to MAA 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 Santiago to Chennai saves money. The shipment crosses from Chile into India, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Santiago (SCL) in this directory, Chennai (MAA) is the 50th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Santiago: Bengaluru (16,924 km), Mumbai (16,887 km) and Colombo (16,612 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Santiago (SCL) to Chennai (MAA)?
17,118 km along the flight path (16,302 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Santiago (SCL) to Chennai (MAA)?
About 22 h 6 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 Chennai (MAA) to Santiago (SCL) 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.