Distance From Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport to Chennai International Airport, YCG - MAA Distance

The distance from Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 7998 miles or 12872 kilometers or 6946 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 Castlegar ( Canada ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Castlegar and Chennai takes around 18 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport, Castlegar, Canada to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 18 hours 23 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 • YCG - MAA

Kilometers		12872 km
Statute Miles		7998 miles
Nautical Miles		6946 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 23 minutes

Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - YCG to MAA Flight Path

Location of Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport & Chennai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Castlegar to Chennai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Castlegar, Canada and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YCG - MAA

Time difference between Castlegar (Canada) and Chennai (India) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Castlegar.

Location	Local Time
Castlegar (Canada)	2026-08-02, 05:52:00 MST
Chennai (India)	2026-08-02, 18:22:00 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

Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG / CYCG) Castlegar, Canada

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India