Distance From Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Chennai International Airport, MSL - MAA Distance

The distance from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 9043 miles or 14552 kilometers or 7853 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 Muscle Shoals ( United States ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Muscle Shoals and Chennai takes around 20 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, Muscle Shoals, United States to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 20 hours 47 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 • MSL - MAA

Kilometers		14552 km
Statute Miles		9043 miles
Nautical Miles		7853 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 47 minutes

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - MSL to MAA Flight Path

Location of Northwest Alabama Regional Airport & Chennai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Muscle Shoals to Chennai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Muscle Shoals, United States and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSL - MAA

Time difference between Muscle Shoals (United States) and Chennai (India) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Muscle Shoals.

Location	Local Time
Muscle Shoals (United States)	2026-02-02, 02:53:51 EST
Chennai (India)	2026-02-02, 13:23:51 IST

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

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL / KMSL) Muscle Shoals, United States

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India