Distance From Chennai International Airport to Shannon Airport, MAA - SNN Distance

The distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 5469 miles or 8802 kilometers or 4750 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 Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Shannon takes around 12 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 12 hours 34 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 - SNN

Kilometers		8802 km
Statute Miles		5469 miles
Nautical Miles		4750 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 34 minutes

Chennai International Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - MAA to SNN Flight Path

Location of Chennai International Airport & Shannon Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Chennai, India and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAA - SNN

Time difference between Chennai (India) and Shannon (Ireland) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Shannon time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Chennai.

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2025-12-15, 18:45:04 IST
Shannon (Ireland)	2025-12-15, 13:15:04 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

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland