# Distance from Dhaka (DAC) to Potgietersrus (PTG)

> 8,444 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,444 km / 5,247 mi / 4,560 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 236° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 56° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Bangladesh) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 12:50 in Dhaka, it's 08:50 in Potgietersrus)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,046 ft (PTG is higher than DAC)

## Airports

### [Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dac-dhaka-dhaka-hazrat-shahjalal-international-airport/1ef266df-f150-6de0-a4e6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dhaka, Bangladesh
- ICAO: VGHS
- Timezone: Asia/Dhaka
- Coordinates: 23.840000, 90.400000
- Elevation: 30 ft

### [Polokwane International Airport (PTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptg-potgietersrus-polokwane-international-airport/1ef266de-d3fb-6aa2-bd20-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Potgietersrus, South Africa
- ICAO: FAPP
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -23.850000, 29.460000
- Elevation: 4,076 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:50 in Dhaka, it's 08:50 in Potgietersrus.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dac-dhaka-dhaka-hazrat-shahjalal-international-airport/1ef266df-f150-6de0-a4e6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Polokwane International Airport (PTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptg-potgietersrus-polokwane-international-airport/1ef266de-d3fb-6aa2-bd20-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)