Dhaka to Debre Tabor flights
Debre Tabor lies 5,670 km (3,523 mi) west of Dhaka, -3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 1 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 | Debre Tabor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Ethiopia |
| Population | 10.4 million | 125,300 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 2,692 m (8,832 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 15 km out | BJR, 80 km out |
Clocks in Debre Tabor are 3 h behind Dhaka right now, so a 8 h 1 min journey lands only 5 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Debre Tabor
Crossing from Bangladesh into Ethiopia: money changes from the Taka to the Birr (ETB); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, SN 441011, Schuko, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +251; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648865 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648866.
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 Debre Tabor
Debre Tabor is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bahir Dar Airport (BJR), 80 km (50 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gondar Airport (GDQ, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahir Dar Airport (regional) | BJR | 80 km (50 mi) | 9,842 ft | 5,978 ft |
| Gondar Airport (regional) | GDQ | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,072 ft | 6,449 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 5,670 km (3,523 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 Debre Tabor from Dhaka?
5,670 km (3,523 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka.
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Debre Tabor by air?
About 8 h 1 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 Debre Tabor?
Debre Tabor is 3 h behind at the moment (Africa/Addis_Ababa against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Dhaka to Debre Tabor flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bahir Dar Airport (BJR); Debre Tabor also has GDQ.
What currency do I need in Debre Tabor?
The Birr (ETB).
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.