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MAA to DLC: distance & flight time
Madras (Chennai International Airport) → Dalian (Zhoushuizi Airport)
3,093 mi
4,978 km · 2,688 nm
6h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,093 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MAA — Chennai International Airport · Madras, India
- DLC — Zhoushuizi Airport · Dalian, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MAA
- TIR · Tirupati Airport61 mi away
- PNY · Pondicherry Airport75 mi away
- CDP · Kadapa Airport141 mi away
Near DLC
- CNI · Changhai Airport64 mi away
- YNT · Yantai Laishan Airport108 mi away
- YKH · Yingkou Lanqi Airport117 mi away
- SHP · Shanhaiguan Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MAA from DLC?
The flight distance from Madras (MAA) to Dalian (DLC) is 3,093 miles (4,978 km, 2,688 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MAA to DLC?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 32m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MAA to DLC?
Nonstop service on MAA–DLC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 32m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Madras and Dalian?
Dalian is 2.5 hours ahead of Madras.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MAA to DLC?
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Why are some MAA to DLC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MAA–DLC tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.