DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
5,036 km
3,129 miles
MAA
Chennai
India
Distance
5,036 km
3,129 mi / 2,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR MAA
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Chennai International Airport
IATA Code DAR MAA
ICAO Code HTDA VOMM
City Dar es Salaam Chennai
Country Tanzania India
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 182 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 12.990000, 80.170000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Chennai (MAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai, India is 5,036 kilometers (3,129 miles / 2,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:41 in Dar es Salaam, it's 03:11 in Chennai.

The return flight from Chennai (MAA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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