Dhaka to Bama flights
Bama lies 8,157 km (5,068 mi) west of Dhaka, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dhaka | Bama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Nigeria |
| Population | 10.4 million | 118,121 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 330 m (1,083 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 15 km out | MIU, 76 km out |
Clocks in Bama are 5 h behind Dhaka right now, so a 11 h 12 min journey lands only 6 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bama
Crossing from Bangladesh into Nigeria: money changes from the Taka to the Naira (NGN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +234; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dhaka
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).
Arriving in Bama
Bama is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,846 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri International Airport | MIU | 76 km (47 mi) | 9,846 ft | 1,099 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,157 km (5,068 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Bama from Dhaka?
8,157 km (5,068 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka.
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Bama by air?
About 11 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Bama?
Bama is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lagos against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Dhaka to Bama flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU).
What currency do I need in Bama?
The Naira (NGN).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.