Airport Comparison
| DAC | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAC | JFK |
| ICAO Code | VGHS | KJFK |
| City | Dhaka | New York |
| Country | Bangladesh | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 23.840000, 90.400000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Dhaka (DAC) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 12,661 kilometers (7,867 miles / 6,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.
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 13:12 in Dhaka, it's 02:12 in New York. With a 11-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 New York (JFK) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.