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Flights between Dhaka (DAC) and Chennai (MAA)

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Bangladesh ↔ Chennai International Airport, India

A direct route between Dhaka and Chennai appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 22 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG)IndiGo (6E)US-Bangla Airlines (BS)
Distance
1,617 km
1,005 miles
Est. flight time
2h 31m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~0.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Bangladesh

Jan
25°
30/20
10mm
Feb
28°
33/23
25mm
Mar
32°
37/27
60mm
Apr
34°
39/29
145mm
May
34°
39/29
285mm
Jun
32°
37/27
415mm
Jul
31°
36/26
425mm
Aug
32°
37/27
370mm
Sep
32°
37/27
280mm
Oct
31°
36/26
165mm
Nov
28°
33/23
35mm
Dec
26°
31/21
10mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in India

Jan
22°
27/17
20mm
Feb
25°
30/20
20mm
Mar
30°
35/25
25mm
Apr
36°
41/31
40mm
May
39°
44/34
80mm
Jun
39°
44/34
200mm
Jul
35°
40/30
320mm
Aug
34°
39/29
290mm
Sep
34°
39/29
200mm
Oct
32°
37/27
80mm
Nov
28°
33/23
30mm
Dec
23°
28/18
15mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Bangladesh: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗India: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Dhaka from Chennai?

Dhaka (DAC) and Chennai (MAA) are around 1,617 km (1,005 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 31m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the DAC–MAA route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo, US-Bangla Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Dhaka and Chennai?

Time difference ~ 0.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in India?

Across India, the warmest month on average is May, with mean temperatures around 39°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Bangladesh and India?

The UK FCDO currently rates Bangladesh as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates India as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.