Pengpu to Dhaka flights
Dhaka lies 3,163 km (1,965 mi) west of Pengpu, -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.
| Pengpu | Dhaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Bangladesh |
| Population | 152,725 | 10.4 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 14 km out | DAC, 15 km out |
Clocks in Dhaka are 2 h behind Pengpu right now, so a 4 h 48 min journey lands only 2 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dhaka
Crossing from China into Bangladesh: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Taka (BDT); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | DAC | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (regional) | IXA | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,500 ft | 46 ft |
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Staying in Dhaka
Our booking partner lists 414 places to stay in Dhaka. Of the 334 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (182), and 16 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 23,467 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dhaka from Pengpu?
3,163 km (1,965 mi) in a straight line, west of Pengpu.
How long does it take to get from Pengpu to Dhaka 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 Pengpu and Dhaka?
Dhaka is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Pengpu to Dhaka flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC); Dhaka also has IXA.
What currency do I need in Dhaka?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Dhaka?
Our booking partner lists 414 places to stay in Dhaka, bookable on this site.
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.