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Flights from Chennai to Xian
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Bangkok, about 11h 15m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 57m
Chennai to Xian at a glance
Fastest journey8h 57mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Bangkok
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Xian
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 Hong Kong (HKG) SIA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
Mon00:00 MAA07:35 HKG3h 40m connection11:15 HKG13:45 SIACathay Pacific
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MAA Bangkok (BKK) SIA
Leg 1: IndiGo, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Loong Air, Spring Airlines, GX Airlines
Mon01:15 MAA05:51 BKK6h 54m connection12:45 BKK21:10 SIAThai Airways + Beijing Capital 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
- 3,731 km2,317 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 57mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2.5hXian vs Chennai
- Currency in Xian
- CNY
- Airports
- MAA → XIY
Flights from Chennai to Xian: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Phuket. 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 Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,731 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Xian?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Bangkok (BKK), Phuket (HKT) and Hanoi (HAN). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Xian?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Xian?
Xian is 2.5 hours ahead of Chennai.
