Malé to Dhaka (MLE–DAC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BS US-Bangla
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Malé to Dhaka
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,763 mi 4h nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

MLE–DAC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. US-Bangla Airlines and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,763 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–DAC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BS US-Bangla Airlines 6 738 4h – – –
MF Xiamen Air 1 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – BS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BS + MF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLE to DAC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to DAC.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
AUH ~11h 5m KMG ~11h 10m HKG ~13h 23m BOM ~14h 36m KUL ~20h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
510
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dhaka is 1 hour ahead of Malé.
MLE: +05 · DAC: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 7:00 PM in Dhaka.
Distance & Flight Time
1,763 mi / 2,837 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Facts

MLE–DAC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Dhaka route.
Route details
Distance1,763 mi / 2,837 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: DAC
Full nameHazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA / ICAODAC / VGHS
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Passengers/yr12.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to DAC flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,763 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: US-Bangla Airlines and Xiamen Air.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from MLE to DAC. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, KMG, HKG, BOM, KUL, PEK, DXB, DOH, BAH, BKK, DEL, SIN, CMB, SHJ, IST, FCO and JED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dhaka is 1 hour ahead of Malé.
Yes, return flights from DAC to MLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MLE to DAC

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) are connected by nonstop service from US-Bangla Airlines and Xiamen Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLE to DAC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to DAC ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,763 miles (2,837 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.