AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
9,264 km
5,756 miles
DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Distance
9,264 km
5,756 mi / 5,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
56°
northeast

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AFD DAC
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA Code AFD DAC
ICAO Code FAPA VGHS
City Port Alfred Dhaka
Country South Africa Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 307 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 23.840000, 90.400000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Dhaka (DAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 9,264 kilometers (5,756 miles / 5,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Port Alfred, it's 19:37 in Dhaka. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Dhaka (DAC) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 229° (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 Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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