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RUD to MAA: distance & flight time
Emam Shahr (Shahroud Airport) → Madras (Chennai International Airport)
2,243 mi
3,610 km · 1,950 nm
4h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,243 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 52m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RUD — Shahroud Airport · Emam Shahr, Iran
- MAA — Chennai International Airport · Madras, India
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RUD
- GBT · Gorgan Airport51 mi away
- KLM · Kalaleh Airport69 mi away
- SRY · Dasht-e Naz Airport107 mi away
- AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport140 mi away
Near MAA
- TIR · Tirupati Airport61 mi away
- PNY · Pondicherry Airport75 mi away
- CDP · Kadapa Airport141 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RUD from MAA?
The flight distance from Emam Shahr (RUD) to Madras (MAA) is 2,243 miles (3,610 km, 1,950 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RUD to MAA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 52m 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 RUD to MAA?
Nonstop service on RUD–MAA 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 4h 52m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Emam Shahr and Madras?
Madras is 2 hours ahead of Emam Shahr.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RUD to MAA?
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Why are some RUD to MAA fares phone-only?
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