AMW
Ames
United States
12,683 km
7,881 miles
DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Distance
12,683 km
7,881 mi / 6,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Chicago
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

AMW DAC
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA Code AMW DAC
ICAO Code KAMW VGHS
City Ames Dhaka
Country United States Bangladesh
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 956 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 23.840000, 90.400000

Ames (AMW) to Dhaka (DAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 12,683 kilometers (7,881 miles / 6,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Bangladesh. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:05 in Ames, it's 17:05 in Dhaka. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Dhaka (DAC) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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