Dhaka to Pengpu flights
Pengpu lies 3,163 km (1,965 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 4 h 48 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 | Pengpu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | China |
| Population | 10.4 million | 152,725 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 15 km out | SHA, 14 km out |
Clocks in Pengpu are 2 h ahead of Dhaka right now, so a 4 h 48 min journey lands 6 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pengpu
Crossing from Bangladesh into China: money changes from the Taka to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
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 Pengpu
Pengpu is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 38 km), Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 98 km), Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 98 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | SHA | 14 km (9 mi) | 11,154 ft | 10 ft |
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | PVG | 38 km (24 mi) | 13,123 ft | 13 ft |
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | WUX | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,499 ft | 24 ft |
| Nantong Xingdong International Airport (regional) | NTG | 98 km (61 mi) | 11,155 ft | 16 ft |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (regional) | JNH | 99 km (62 mi) | 11,155 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pengpu from Dhaka?
3,163 km (1,965 mi) in a straight line, east of Dhaka.
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Pengpu by air?
About 4 h 48 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 Pengpu?
Pengpu is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Dhaka to Pengpu flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA); Pengpu also has PVG, WUX, NTG, JNH.
What currency do I need in Pengpu?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.