Distance From Chennai International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, MAA - EDI Distance

The distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 5228 miles or 8414 kilometers or 4540 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chennai ( India ) to Edinburgh ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Edinburgh takes around 12 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 12 hours 1 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MAA - EDI

Kilometers		8414 km
Statute Miles		5228 miles
Nautical Miles		4540 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 1 minutes

Chennai International Airport to Edinburgh Airport Flight Route Map - MAA to EDI Flight Path

Location of Chennai International Airport & Edinburgh Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Chennai, India and Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAA - EDI

Time difference between Chennai (India) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Edinburgh time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Chennai.

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2026-03-15, 15:38:25 IST
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2026-03-15, 10:08:25 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India

Destination

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom