Chennai to Ichalkaranji flights
Ichalkaranji lies 742 km (461 mi) north-west of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Chennai | Ichalkaranji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 287,353 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 561 m (1,841 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MAA, 16 km out | KLH, 18 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chennai
Chennai is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ichalkaranji
Ichalkaranji is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kolhapur Airport (KLH), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,332 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Belagavi Airport (IXG, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolhapur Airport (regional) | KLH | 18 km (11 mi) | 6,332 ft | 1,996 ft |
| Belagavi Airport (regional) | IXG | 94 km (58 mi) | 7,546 ft | 2,487 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ichalkaranji from Chennai?
742 km (461 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chennai.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Ichalkaranji by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Ichalkaranji?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chennai to Ichalkaranji flights?
Typically Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kolhapur Airport (KLH); Ichalkaranji also has IXG.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.