DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
4,319 km
2,684 miles
HEK
Heihe
China
Distance
4,319 km
2,684 mi / 2,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
38°
northeast

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DAC HEK
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Heihe Airport
IATA Code DAC HEK
ICAO Code VGHS ZYHE
City Dhaka Heihe
Country Bangladesh China
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 8,530 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 50.170000, 127.310000

Dhaka (DAC) to Heihe (HEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China is 4,319 kilometers (2,684 miles / 2,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Dhaka, it's 04:15 in Heihe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,500 feet between the two airports. Heihe Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Heihe (HEK) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Heihe Airport (HEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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