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Flights from Guangzhou to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Chennai. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Dhaka, about 7h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 08m
CANMAABKK

Guangzhou to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey7h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Dhaka

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Chennai

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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CAN Bangkok (BKK) MAA
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 25m
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CAN Dhaka (DAC) MAA
Leg 1: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, China Southern Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines · Leg 2: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo, US-Bangla Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 26m
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CAN Kolkata (CCU) MAA
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet
One airline, one ticket ~7h 25m
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CAN Yangon (RGN) MAA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Myanmar Airways International · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International
One airline, one ticket ~7h 08m
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CAN Hong Kong (HKG) MAA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 19m
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CAN Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MAA
Leg 1: 9 Air, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 03m
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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
3,651 km2,267 miles
Journey time
7h 08mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hChennai vs Guangzhou
Currency in Chennai
INR
Airports
CAN → MAA

Flights from Guangzhou to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Dhaka and Kolkata. 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 Guangzhou to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,651 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Dhaka (DAC), Kolkata (CCU) and Yangon (RGN). 9 Air flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Chennai?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Chennai?
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Guangzhou.

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