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Flights from Nanjing to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Nanjing to Chennai. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Bangkok, about 8h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 36m
NKGMAAHKG

Nanjing to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey8h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Nanjing 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
NKG Hong Kong (HKG) MAA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 36m
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NKG Bangkok (BKK) MAA
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: IndiGo, Thai Airways
Same alliance ~8h 41m
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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
4,449 km2,763 miles
Journey time
8h 36mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hChennai vs Nanjing
Currency in Chennai
INR
Airports
NKG → MAA

Flights from Nanjing to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanjing to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong 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 Nanjing to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,449 km.
Where do you change planes between Nanjing and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG) and Bangkok (BKK). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nanjing and Chennai?
Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Chennai?
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Nanjing.

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