DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
10,815 km
6,720 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
10,815 km
6,720 mi / 5,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
282°
west northwest

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DAC KEN
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code DAC KEN
ICAO Code VGHS GFKE
City Dhaka Kenema
Country Bangladesh Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Africa/Freetown
Elevation 30 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 7.890000, -11.180000

Dhaka (DAC) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 10,815 kilometers (6,720 miles / 5,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Sierra Leone. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Dhaka, it's 17:35 in Kenema. With a 6-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 Kenema (KEN) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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