CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,936 km
6,174 miles
DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Distance
9,936 km
6,174 mi / 5,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
60°
east northeast

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CPT DAC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA Code CPT DAC
ICAO Code FACT VGHS
City Cape Town Dhaka
Country South Africa Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 151 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 23.840000, 90.400000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dhaka (DAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 9,936 kilometers (6,174 miles / 5,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 South Africa with Bangladesh. 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 10:20 in Cape Town, it's 14:20 in Dhaka. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dhaka (DAC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 232° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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