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Flights from Sydney to Chennai

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
9,130 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 11h 40m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Chennai
5½ h behind
Sydney today; 4½ h behind in July
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Compare Sydney to Chennai

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How booking Sydney to Chennai works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Sydney to Chennai on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to India needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Sydney to Chennai: questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Chennai?

About 11h 40m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Sydney to Chennai?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Chennai from Sydney?

9,130 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Chennai?

Chennai is 5½ hours behind Sydney in January and 4½ hours behind Sydney in July. The gap moves between 4½ and 5½ hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Sydney to Chennai?

Yes, it is an international flight to India. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for India before you go.

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