DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
14,083 km
8,751 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
14,083 km
8,751 mi / 7,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DAC GLS
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code DAC GLS
ICAO Code VGHS KGLS
City Dhaka Galveston
Country Bangladesh United States
Timezone Asia/Dhaka America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 29.270000, -94.860000

Dhaka (DAC) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 14,083 kilometers (8,751 miles / 7,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 02:16 in Dhaka, it's 14:16 in Galveston. 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 Galveston (GLS) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 354° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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