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Flights from Chennai to Sydney
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Sydney. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Bangkok, about 13h 31m door to door (38 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 31m
Chennai to Sydney at a glance
Fastest journey13h 31mVia Singapore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Bangkok
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Sydney
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) SYD
Leg 1: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
Mon11:15 MAA17:42 SIN2h 18m connection20:00 SIN06:16 SYDSingapore Airlines + Qantas
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MAA Bangkok (BKK) SYD
Leg 1: IndiGo, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Qantas, Thai Airways
Mon01:15 MAA05:51 BKK2h 54m connection08:45 BKK21:26 SYDThai Airways
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MAA Hong Kong (HKG) SYD
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas
Mon00:00 MAA07:35 HKG1h 40m connection09:15 HKG21:09 SYDCathay Pacific
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MAA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SYD
Leg 1: AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X
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
- 9,125 km5,667 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 31mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +5.5hSydney vs Chennai
- Currency in Sydney
- AUD
- Airports
- MAA → SYD
Flights from Chennai to Sydney: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong. 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 Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,125 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Bangkok (BKK), Hong Kong (HKG) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). IndiGo flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Sydney?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Sydney?
Sydney is 5.5 hours ahead of Chennai.
