ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
6,554 km
4,072 miles
DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Distance
6,554 km
4,072 mi / 3,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARK DAC
Airport Name Arusha Airport Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA Code ARK DAC
ICAO Code HTAR VGHS
City Arusha Dhaka
Country Tanzania Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 4,550 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 23.840000, 90.400000

Arusha (ARK) to Dhaka (DAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh is 6,554 kilometers (4,072 miles / 3,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania 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 14:30 in Arusha, it's 17:30 in Dhaka. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,520 feet between the two airports. Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Dhaka (DAC) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Arusha Airport (ARK) and Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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