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Airport Reference

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

Dhaka, Bangladesh

IATA CodeDAC
ICAO CodeVGHS
CityDhaka
CountryBangladesh
Time ZoneAsia/Dhaka
Coordinates23.8433, 90.3978

How DAC Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, DAC shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Dhaka might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRDAC HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (DAC) tell you the flight is arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)8,014 km / 4,980 mi≈ 9.4h nonstop
JFK (New York)12,660 km / 7,867 mi≈ 14.9h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)3,537 km / 2,198 mi≈ 4.2h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)2,897 km / 1,800 mi≈ 3.4h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)9,082 km / 5,643 mi≈ 10.7h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Dhaka?

The main IATA airport code for Dhaka is DAC — Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

What time zone is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in?

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport operates on Asia/Dhaka time.

How does DAC appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, DAC appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...DAC... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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