API
Apiay
Colombia
16,457 km
10,226 miles
DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Distance
16,457 km
10,226 mi / 8,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bogota
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

API DAC
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA Code API DAC
ICAO Code SKAP VGHS
City Apiay Dhaka
Country Colombia Bangladesh
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 1,207 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 23.840000, 90.400000

Apiay (API) to Dhaka (DAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 16,457 kilometers (10,226 miles / 8,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Colombia 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 19:55 in Apiay, it's 06:55 in Dhaka. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,177 feet between the two airports. Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Dhaka (DAC) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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