DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
13,115 km
8,149 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
13,115 km
8,149 mi / 7,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
356°
north

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DAC LEX
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code DAC LEX
ICAO Code VGHS KLEX
City Dhaka Lexington
Country Bangladesh United States
Timezone Asia/Dhaka America/New_York
Elevation 30 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 38.040000, -84.610000

Dhaka (DAC) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 13,115 kilometers (8,149 miles / 7,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 20:09 in Dhaka, it's 09:09 in Lexington. 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.

The return flight from Lexington (LEX) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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