DAC
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Dhaka · BangladeshICAO VGZR
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is an airport serving Dhaka, Bangladesh, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 23° 50' 36.0" N, 90° 23' 52.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. With 33 direct destinations served by 30 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Dhaka (GMT+6).
Destinations
33
Airlines
30
Elevation ft
30/ 9m
Asia/Dhaka
GMT+6
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Airport Details
IATA Code
DAC
ICAO Code
VGZR
City
Dhaka
Country
Bangladesh
Elevation
30 ft
Local Time
12:29 AM (GMT+6)
Coordinates
Latitude:23.8433°
Longitude:90.3978°
Popular Routes from DAC
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 973 mi | 2h 31m | medium-haul | 244 kg | View |
| CCU | Kolkata, India | 149 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 61 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1,636 mi | 3h 46m | medium-haul | 411 kg | View |
| CGP | Chittagong, Bangladesh | 142 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 58 kg | View |
| KTM | Kathmandu, Nepal | 411 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 169 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 1,795 mi | 4h 4m | medium-haul | 451 kg | View |
| CXB | Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh | 193 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 79 kg | View |
| DEL | Delhi, India | 887 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 364 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 2,201 mi | 4h 50m | medium-haul | 553 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 1,499 mi | 3h 30m | medium-haul | 376 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at DAC
30 active airlines serving Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Bangkok Airways
PGThailand
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
BGBangladesh
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Dragonair
KADRAGON
Druk Air
KBBhutan
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Jet Airways
9WIndia
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
L
MJArgentina
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Maldivian
Q2Maldives
Malindo Air
ODMalaysia
Pakistan International Airlines
PKPakistan
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Rainbow Air Polynesia
RXUnited States
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
SriLankan Airlines
ULSri Lanka
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Tiger Airways
TRSingapore
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
United Airways
4HBangladesh
Viking Hellas
VQGreece
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agartala Airport | IXA | Agartala | India | 86 km |
| Barisal Airport | BZL | Barisal | Bangladesh | 116 km |
| Jessore Airport | JSR | Jessore | Bangladesh | 146 km |
| Lengpui Airport | AJL | Aizwal | India | 226 km |
| Shah Mokhdum Airport | RJH | Rajshahi | Bangladesh | 193 km |
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | Sylhet Osmani | Bangladesh | 194 km |
| Shah Amanat International Airport | CGP | Chittagong | Bangladesh | 228 km |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | Kolkata | India | 239 km |
Other Airports in Bangladesh
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 23° 50' 36.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 90° 23' 52.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 23.843347
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 90.397783
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Dhaka
- UTC Offset
- GMT+6
- Current Local Time
- 12:29 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 30 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 9 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport?
The IATA code for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is DAC, and its ICAO code is VGZR. The airport is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
How many destinations can you fly to from DAC?
There are 33 direct destinations available from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
What airlines fly from DAC?
There are 30 airlines operating from DAC, including Air Arabia, Air India Limited, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and more.
What timezone is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is in the Asia/Dhaka timezone (GMT+6). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level.
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