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CEJ to MAA: distance & flight time
Chernigov (Chernihiv Shestovitsa Airport) → Madras (Chennai International Airport)
3,796 mi
6,109 km · 3,299 nm
7h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,796 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 55m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CEJ — Chernihiv Shestovitsa Airport · Chernigov, Ukraine
- 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 CEJ
- GML · Gostomel Airport69 mi away
- KBP · Boryspil International Airport74 mi away
- IEV · Kiev Zhuliany International Airport76 mi away
- GME · Gomel Airport78 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 CEJ from MAA?
The flight distance from Chernigov (CEJ) to Madras (MAA) is 3,796 miles (6,109 km, 3,299 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CEJ to MAA?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 55m 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 CEJ to MAA?
Nonstop service on CEJ–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 7h 55m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Chernigov and Madras?
Madras is 2.5 hours ahead of Chernigov.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CEJ to MAA?
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Why are some CEJ to MAA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CEJ–MAA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.