Dhaka to Castries flights
Castries lies 14,796 km (9,194 mi) north-west of Dhaka, -10 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 19 h 43 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 | Castries | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Saint Lucia |
| Population | 10.4 million | 20,000 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC-4 (America/St_Lucia) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 15 km out | UVF, 30 km out |
Clocks in Castries are 10 h behind Dhaka right now, so a 19 h 43 min journey lands only 9 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Castries
Crossing from Bangladesh into Saint Lucia: money changes from the Taka to the Dollar (XCD); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes ++1-758; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Castries
Castries is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF, 66 km), Argyle International Airport (SVD, 94 km), George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewanorra International Airport | UVF | 30 km (19 mi) | 9,003 ft | 14 ft |
| Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport | FDF | 66 km (41 mi) | 9,843 ft | 16 ft |
| Argyle International Airport | SVD | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,000 ft | 136 ft |
| George F. L. Charles Airport (regional) | SLU | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,735 ft | 22 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 14,796 km (9,194 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 Castries from Dhaka?
14,796 km (9,194 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dhaka.
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Castries by air?
About 19 h 43 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 Castries?
Castries is 10 h behind at the moment (America/St_Lucia against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Dhaka to Castries flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF); Castries also has FDF, SVD, SLU.
What currency do I need in Castries?
The Dollar (XCD).
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.