Airport Comparison
| DAC | WLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Strother Field |
| IATA Code | DAC | WLD |
| ICAO Code | VGHS | KWLD |
| City | Dhaka | Winfield/Arkansas City |
| Country | Bangladesh | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 1,160 ft |
| Coordinates | 23.840000, 90.400000 | 37.170000, -97.040000 |
Dhaka (DAC) to Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Strother Field (WLD) in Winfield/Arkansas City, United States is 13,186 kilometers (8,194 miles / 7,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 7°.
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 07:35 in Dhaka, it's 19:35 in Winfield/Arkansas City. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,130 feet between the two airports. Strother Field sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
The return flight from Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Strother Field (WLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.