DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
8,951 km
5,562 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
8,951 km
5,562 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

DAC SKO
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code DAC SKO
ICAO Code VGHS DNSO
City Dhaka Sokoto
Country Bangladesh Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Africa/Lagos
Elevation 30 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 12.920000, 5.210000

Dhaka (DAC) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 8,951 kilometers (5,562 miles / 4,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Nigeria. 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 13:13 in Dhaka, it's 08:13 in Sokoto. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 68° (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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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