DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
9,406 km
5,845 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
9,406 km
5,845 mi / 5,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DAC UTN
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code DAC UTN
ICAO Code VGHS FAUP
City Dhaka Upington
Country Bangladesh South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 30 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Dhaka (DAC) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 9,406 kilometers (5,845 miles / 5,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 South Africa. 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 07:44 in Dhaka, it's 03:44 in Upington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,752 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 59° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.