DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
13,665 km
8,491 miles
DYS
Abilene
United States
Distance
13,665 km
8,491 mi / 7,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

DAC DYS
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Dyess Afb Airport
IATA Code DAC DYS
ICAO Code VGHS KDYS
City Dhaka Abilene
Country Bangladesh United States
Timezone Asia/Dhaka America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 1,790 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 32.420000, -99.860000

Dhaka (DAC) to Abilene (DYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) in Abilene, United States is 13,665 kilometers (8,491 miles / 7,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:11 in Dhaka, it's 07:11 in Abilene. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,760 feet between the two airports. Dyess Afb Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The return flight from Abilene (DYS) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 349° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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