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Flights from Beijing to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Chennai. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Hong Kong, about 9h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 26m
BJSMAABKK

Beijing to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey9h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Chennai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BJS Bangkok (BKK) MAA
Leg 1: Air China, Hainan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: IndiGo, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 26m
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BJS Hong Kong (HKG) MAA
Leg 1: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 38m
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3
BJS New Delhi (DEL) MAA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo
Same alliance ~9h 28m
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BJS Colombo (CMB) MAA
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,617 km2,867 miles
Journey time
9h 26mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hChennai vs Beijing
Currency in Chennai
INR
Airports
PKX, PEK → MAA

Flights from Beijing to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Hong Kong and New Delhi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,617 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Hong Kong (HKG), New Delhi (DEL) and Colombo (CMB). Air China flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Chennai?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Chennai?
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Beijing.

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