DCA
Washington
United States
12,886 km
8,007 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
12,886 km
8,007 mi / 6,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/New_York
Heading
11°
north

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DCA ZHM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code DCA ZHM
ICAO Code KDCA VGSH
City Washington Shamshernagar
Country United States Bangladesh
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 14 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 24.420000, 91.880000

Washington (DCA) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 12,886 kilometers (8,007 miles / 6,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 United States with Bangladesh. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Washington, it's 06:19 in Shamshernagar. With a 11-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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 350° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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