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MAA to PHL: distance & flight time
Madras (Chennai International Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
8,457 mi
13,611 km · 7,349 nm
17h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,457 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 3m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MAA — Chennai International Airport · Madras, India
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MAA
- TIR · Tirupati Airport61 mi away
- PNY · Pondicherry Airport75 mi away
- CDP · Kadapa Airport141 mi away
Near PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MAA from PHL?
The flight distance from Madras (MAA) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 8,457 miles (13,611 km, 7,349 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MAA to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MAA to PHL?
Nonstop service on MAA–PHL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 17h 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Madras and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 9.5 hours behind Madras.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MAA to PHL?
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Why are some MAA to PHL fares phone-only?
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