DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
12,331 km
7,662 miles
RCA
Rapid City
United States
Distance
12,331 km
7,662 mi / 6,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

DAC RCA
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Ellsworth Afb Airport
IATA Code DAC RCA
ICAO Code VGHS KRCA
City Dhaka Rapid City
Country Bangladesh United States
Timezone Asia/Dhaka America/Denver
Elevation 30 ft 3,276 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 44.150000, -103.100000

Dhaka (DAC) to Rapid City (RCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 12,331 kilometers (7,662 miles / 6,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 17:27 in Dhaka, it's 04:27 in Rapid City. 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 3,246 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 347° (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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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