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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CX2041
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
6:20 PM
HKT
9:00 PM
IST
5h 10m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX67
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
7:55 PM
HKT
10:50 PM
IST
5h 25m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX17
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
8:15 PM
HKT
11:10 PM
IST
5h 25m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ7354
SQ Singapore Airlines
74Y
8:20 PM
HKT
10:50 PM
IST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX651
CX Cathay Pacific
333
8:35 PM
HKT T1
11:35 PM
IST
5h 30m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL7914cs
JL Japan
333
12:50 AM
IST TT2
9:10 AM
HKT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX632+2
CX Cathay Pacific
333
12:50 AM
IST T2
9:10 AM
HKT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX3144
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
1:25 AM
IST
9:25 AM
HKT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DMK Bangkok 7h 3m FDSL FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Chennai flights
BKK Bangkok 7h 30m AYCXEK 6ENHTG Bangkok (BKK) to Chennai flights
KUL Sepang 8h 40m AKAYCX 6EAKGA Sepang (KUL) to Chennai flights
SIN Singapore 8h 42m AYCXET 6EAINH Singapore (SIN) to Chennai flights
BLR Bengaluru 8h 56m CX 6EAFAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Chennai flights
DEL New Delhi 9h 25m 6EAICX 6EA3AF New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai flights
BOM Mumbai 9h 45m CXSV 6EA3AF Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai flights
CMB Colombo 10h 19m AYCX 6EAIUL Colombo (CMB) to Chennai flights
CGO Zhengzhou 11h 10m CX JD Zhengzhou (CGO) to Chennai flights
HYD Hyderabad 12h 40m CX 6EKLSG Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai flights
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Hong Kong to Chennai
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,307 mi 5h 25m nonstop -2.5h behind

HKG–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,307 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 10 333, 74Y 5h10-5h30 Oneworld
SQ Singapore Airlines 1 74Y 5h
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – CX
74Y Boeing 747-400F – CX, SQ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (10 flights/wk, 91%)
Unaffiliated: SQ (1 flights/wk, 9%)
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
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,291
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 gate to gate.
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
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 2,307 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from HKG to MAA: Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and Kuala Lumpur.
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 and Singapore Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to MAA is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,307 miles (3,713 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.