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Flights from Wellington to Chennai

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
11,340 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 14h 20m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Chennai
7½ h behind
Wellington today; 6½ h behind in July
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How booking Wellington to Chennai works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Wellington to Chennai on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to India needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Wellington to Chennai: questions

How long is the flight from Wellington to Chennai?

About 14h 20m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Wellington to Chennai?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Chennai from Wellington?

11,340 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Chennai?

Chennai is 7½ hours behind Wellington in January and 6½ hours behind Wellington in July. The gap moves between 6½ and 7½ hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Wellington to Chennai?

Yes, it is an international flight to India. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for India before you go.

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