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SDF to MAA: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Madras (Chennai International Airport)
8,786 mi
14,139 km · 7,635 nm
17h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,786 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 42m 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 gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, United States
- 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 SDF
- LOU · Bowman Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field22 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport45 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport62 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 SDF from MAA?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Madras (MAA) is 8,786 miles (14,139 km, 7,635 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to MAA?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Madras?
Madras is 9.5 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to MAA?
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