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Flights from Xian to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Xian to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Bangkok, about 8h 32m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 32m
Xian to Chennai at a glance
Fastest journey8h 32mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Bangkok
Best ways to fly from Xian 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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SIA Hong Kong (HKG) MAA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines
Thu16:00 SIA18:42 HKG0h 48m connection19:30 HKG22:02 MAACathay Pacific
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SIA Bangkok (BKK) MAA
Leg 1: Loong Air, Spring Airlines, GX Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, Thai Airways
Wed15:30 SIA19:51 BKK2h 09m connection22:00 BKK23:39 MAAGX Airlines + Thai Airways
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 32mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2.5hChennai vs Xian
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- XIY → MAA
Flights from Xian to Chennai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Xian to Chennai?
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 Xian to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,731 km.
Where do you change planes between Xian and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Bangkok (BKK) and Phuket (HKT). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xian and Chennai?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Xian and Chennai?
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Xian.
