⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Chennai to Dimapur flights

Chennai (MAA) to Dimapur (DMU): 1,255 miles (2,019 km) great-circle, about 3h 00m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $198 round-trip on Air India Express, with 1 stop, departing June 6, 2026.

IXAir India ExpressIX9789
Depart
MAA
Chennai, India
14:55
2026-06-06
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Arrive
DMU
Dimapur, India
Returns 14:30
2026-06-29
Stops
1 stop
Distance
1,255 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 00m
Trip type
Round-trip
$198
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Chennai to Dimapur fare fly?

$198 round-trip, Air India Express IX9789, departing 2026-06-06 at 14:55, returning 2026-06-29. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Monday 23 nights later; the fare was observed 42 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Chennai from Dimapur?

  • Distance: 1,255 miles (2,019 km) great-circle, heading northeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 00m.
  • Departure airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai, India, UTC+5:30 on June 6, 2026.
  • Arrival: Dimapur Airport (DMU), India, UTC+5:30 on June 6, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within India.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 487 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Air India Express IX9789, 1 stop, round-trip, 23 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Chennai to Dimapur fare compare with other routes from MAA?

At $198, it ranked 8th of the 29 round-trip fares we recorded from MAA (median $544). That is 15.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the MAA median of 22.9 cents across 29 round-trip routes.

Routes from MAA of similar length: Bangkok (1,384 mi) at $371 and Delhi (1,094 mi) at $161.

Air India Express had the cheapest fare on 4 of 29 MAA routes. It is the 21st longest of the 29 routes we track from MAA.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Kolkata, Asia/Kolkata; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Chennai to Dimapur flight questions

How far is Chennai from Dimapur by plane?

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Chennai is about 1,255 miles (2,019 km) from Dimapur on a great-circle line from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dimapur Airport (DMU), heading northeast. It is the 21st longest of the 29 routes we track from MAA. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Dimapur?

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About 3h 00m nonstop by our estimate for 1,255 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Air India Express fare was with 1 stop. Routes from MAA of similar length: Bangkok (1,384 mi) at $371 and Delhi (1,094 mi) at $161.

What is the time difference between Chennai and Dimapur?

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On June 6, 2026, Chennai was on UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) and Dimapur on UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Chennai was 12:00 in Dimapur. Neither Asia/Kolkata nor Asia/Kolkata shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Chennai to Dimapur?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $198 per person round-trip on Air India Express flight IX9789, departing June 6, 2026, returning June 29, 2026, with 1 stop. At $198, it ranked 8th of the 29 round-trip fares we recorded from MAA (median $544). That is 15.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the MAA median of 22.9 cents across 29 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chennai to Dimapur?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. From MAA, 8 of 29 were. Air India Express had the cheapest fare on 4 of 29 MAA routes.

Which airports serve flights from Chennai to Dimapur?

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It departs Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai, India, and arrives at Dimapur Airport (DMU) in Dimapur, India. A domestic India flight. Dimapur Airport (DMU) sits at 487 ft above sea level. More routes from Chennai are on our Chennai flights page.

Where else near Dimapur can you fly from Chennai?

Kolkata (CCU) $135Bangkok (BKK) $371Port Blair (IXZ) $195Delhi (DEL) $161Jaipur (JAI) $177Guangzhou (CAN) $469All flights from Chennai →

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