Flights to Dhaka
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Dhaka is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | DAC | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (regional) | IXA | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,500 ft | 46 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,500 ft, DAC can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 30 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Dhaka
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka to Delhi | India | 1,424 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Dhaka to Hyderabad | India | 1,428 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Dhaka to Kunming | China | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Dhaka to Kolkata | India | 245 km (152 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Dhaka to Yangon | Myanmar | 974 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Dhaka to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 211 km (131 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Dhaka to Kanpur | India | 1,058 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Dhaka to Lucknow | India | 1,015 km (631 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Dhaka to Nagpur | India | 1,198 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Dhaka to Indore | India | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Dhaka to Bhopal | India | 1,327 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Dhaka to Patna | India | 572 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Dhaka to Kathmandu | Nepal | 676 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Dhaka to Agra | India | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Dhaka to Faridabad | India | 1,407 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Dhaka to Qujing | China | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Dhaka to Najafgarh | India | 1,445 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Dhaka to Liupanshui | China | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Dhaka to Meerut | India | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Dhaka to Mandalay | Myanmar | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Dhaka to Ghāziābād | India | 1,405 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Dhaka to Dhanbad | India | 405 km (252 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Dhaka to Shanghai | China | 3,164 km (1,966 mi) | about 4 h 48 min |
| Dhaka to Chongqing | China | 1,730 km (1,075 mi) | about 2 h 58 min |
| Dhaka to Chengdu | China | 1,555 km (966 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
| Dhaka to Guangzhou | China | 2,329 km (1,447 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
| Dhaka to Shenzhen | China | 2,420 km (1,504 mi) | about 3 h 51 min |
| Dhaka to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 2,237 km (1,390 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Dhaka to Wuhan | China | 2,476 km (1,538 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Dhaka to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,804 km (1,121 mi) | about 3 h 4 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Dhaka?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, IXA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DAC from Dhaka city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Dhaka on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.