Airport Comparison
| AFA | DAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport | Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport |
| IATA Code | AFA | DAC |
| ICAO Code | SAMR | VGHS |
| City | San Rafael | Dhaka |
| Country | Argentina | Bangladesh |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Mendoza | Asia/Dhaka |
| Elevation | 2,470 ft | 30 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.590000, -68.400000 | 23.840000, 90.400000 |
San Rafael (AFA) to Dhaka (DAC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 17,643 kilometers (10,963 miles / 9,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.
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 Argentina with Bangladesh. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:34 in San Rafael, it's 19:34 in Dhaka. With a 9-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 2,440 feet between the two airports. Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.
The return flight from Dhaka (DAC) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.