DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
12,895 km
8,013 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
12,895 km
8,013 mi / 6,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DAC SMO
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code DAC SMO
ICAO Code VGHS KSMO
City Dhaka Santa Monica
Country Bangladesh United States
Timezone Asia/Dhaka America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 34.020000, -118.450000

Dhaka (DAC) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 12,895 kilometers (8,013 miles / 6,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 07:48 in Dhaka, it's 17:48 in Santa Monica. With a 14-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 Santa Monica (SMO) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). 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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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