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Flights from Tokyo to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Singapore, about 10h 17m door to door (123 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 17m
Tokyo to Chennai at a glance
Fastest journey10h 17mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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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TYO Hong Kong (HKG) MAA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines
Tue16:30 TYO19:46 HKG0h 59m connection20:45 HKG23:17 MAACathay Pacific
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TYO Singapore (SIN) MAA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Scoot · Leg 2: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
Tue01:00 TYO06:33 SIN1h 27m connection08:00 SIN09:05 MAAAll Nippon Airways + Singapore Airlines
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TYO Mumbai (BOM) MAA
Leg 1: Air India · Leg 2: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo
Tue09:00 TYO14:03 BOM3h 27m connection17:30 BOM19:12 MAAAir India + IndiGo
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TYO Bangkok (BKK) MAA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: IndiGo, Thai Airways
Sun13:00 TYO16:58 BKK5h 17m connection22:15 BKK23:54 MAAThai Airways
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TYO Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MAA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines
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TYO New Delhi (DEL) MAA
Leg 1: Air India, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo
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
- 6,411 km3,981 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 17mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3.5hChennai vs Tokyo
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- NRT, HND → MAA
Flights from Tokyo to Chennai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Singapore and Mumbai. 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 Tokyo to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,411 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Mumbai (BOM) and Bangkok (BKK). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Chennai?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Chennai?
Chennai is 3.5 hours behind Tokyo.
