AWK
Wake Island
UM
7,805 km
4,850 miles
DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Distance
7,805 km
4,850 mi / 4,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
289°
west northwest

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AWK DAC
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA Code AWK DAC
ICAO Code PWAK VGHS
City Wake Island Dhaka
Country UM Bangladesh
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 23 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 23.840000, 90.400000

Wake Island (AWK) to Dhaka (DAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 7,805 kilometers (4,850 miles / 4,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 UM with Bangladesh. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in Wake Island, it's 20:36 in Dhaka. With a 6-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 Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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