DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
12,886 km
8,007 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
12,886 km
8,007 mi / 6,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DAC FCS
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code DAC FCS
ICAO Code VGHS KFCS
City Dhaka Fort Carson
Country Bangladesh United States
Timezone Asia/Dhaka America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 38.680000, -104.760000

Dhaka (DAC) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 12,886 kilometers (8,007 miles / 6,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:35 in Dhaka, it's 14:35 in Fort Carson. With a 13-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 5,844 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fort Carson (FCS) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 345° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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