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Flights from Shenzhen to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Bangkok, about 8h 35m door to door (51 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 35m
SZXMAASIN

Shenzhen to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey8h 35mVia Singapore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Shenzhen 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
SZX Singapore (SIN) MAA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
Sat03:00 SZX06:26 SIN1h 34m connection08:00 SIN09:05 MAASingapore Airlines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 35m
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SZX Bangkok (BKK) MAA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Maldivian · Leg 2: IndiGo, Thai Airways
Tue16:15 SZX17:41 BKK4h 19m connection22:00 BKK23:39 MAAShenzhen Airlines + Thai Airways
26 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 9h 54m
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3
SZX Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MAA
Leg 1: AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 00m
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4
SZX Phuket (HKT) MAA
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~8h 58m
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SZX Penang (PEN) MAA
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~9h 28m
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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
3,718 km2,309 miles
Journey time
8h 35mon current schedules
Time difference
-2.5hChennai vs Shenzhen
Currency in Chennai
INR
Airports
SZX → MAA

Flights from Shenzhen to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. 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 Shenzhen to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,718 km.
Where do you change planes between Shenzhen and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Phuket (HKT). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Chennai?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Chennai?
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Shenzhen.

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