Hong Kong to Chennai (HKG–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX2041
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
10:30 AM
HKT
1:25 PM
IST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX2017
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
8:10 PM
HKT
11:10 PM
IST
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX17
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
8:15 PM
HKT
11:10 PM
IST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX641
CX Cathay Pacific
359
9:20 PM
HKT T1
12:35 AM+1
IST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX632
CX Cathay Pacific
359
2:00 AM
IST T2
9:50 AM
HKT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX2040
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
11:00 PM
IST
7:00 AM+1
HKT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX18
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
11:35 PM
IST
7:20 AM+1
HKT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Hong Kong to Chennai
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 2,307 mi 5h 25m nonstop -2.5h behind 20 1-stop hubs

HKG–MAA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 2,307 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 10 359, 74Y 5h25-5h45 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CX
74Y Boeing 747-400F – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HKG to MAA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,102
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,307 mi / 3,713 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m to 5h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders need a visa to enter India. The eVisa is available online for tourism, business, medical, and conference purposes. The eTourist visa is valid for up to 5 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least 2 blank pages.

eVisa holders must enter through one of India's 31 designated airports or 6 seaports. Land border crossings are not permitted on an eVisa. Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance2,307 mi / 3,713 km
Flight time5h 25m to 5h 45m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 9 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 5h 25m to 5h 45m. The route covers 2,307 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from HKG to MAA. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGO, DMK, DPS, KUL, CMB, TFU, BOM, BKK, SIN, BLR, DEL, DAC, AUH, DOH, PEN, FRA, DXB, ADD, DWC and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from MAA to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HKG to MAA

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to MAA ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,307 miles (3,713 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.