Dhaka to Commonwealth flights
Commonwealth lies 3,365 km (2,091 mi) east of Dhaka, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 4 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.
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| Dhaka | Commonwealth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Philippines |
| Population | 10.4 million | 215,034 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 15 km out | MNL, 22 km out |
Clocks in Commonwealth are 2 h ahead of Dhaka right now, so a 5 h 4 min journey lands 7 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Commonwealth
Crossing from Bangladesh into Philippines: money changes from the Taka to the Peso (PHP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +63; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061806.
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 Commonwealth
Commonwealth is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 78 km), Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | MNL | 22 km (14 mi) | 12,261 ft | 75 ft |
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | CRK | 78 km (48 mi) | 10,499 ft | 484 ft |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | SFS | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,003 ft | 64 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Commonwealth from Dhaka?
3,365 km (2,091 mi) in a straight line, east of Dhaka.
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Commonwealth by air?
About 5 h 4 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 Commonwealth?
Commonwealth is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Manila against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Dhaka to Commonwealth flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL); Commonwealth also has CRK, SFS.
What currency do I need in Commonwealth?
The Peso (PHP).
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.