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Flights from Chennai to Shenzhen
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Shenzhen. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, about 11h 52m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 08m
Chennai to Shenzhen at a glance
Fastest journey7h 08mVia Singapore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Shenzhen
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MAA Singapore (SIN) SZX
Leg 1: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines
Thu10:45 MAA17:12 SIN4h 03m connection21:15 SIN01:07 SZXSingapore Airlines
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MAA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SZX
Leg 1: AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines
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MAA Hanoi (HAN) SZX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
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
- 3,718 km2,309 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 08mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2.5hShenzhen vs Chennai
- Currency in Shenzhen
- CNY
- Airports
- MAA → SZX
Flights from Chennai to Shenzhen: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. 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 Chennai to Shenzhen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,718 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (DMK) and Hanoi (HAN). IndiGo flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Shenzhen?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 2.5 hours ahead of Chennai.





