Dhaka to New York
16h 09m The flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 12,661 km (7,867 miles) and takes approximately 16h 09m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 347°, passing near 75.3° N, 42.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 23h 01m | 23h 26m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 14m | 16h 39m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 04m | 14h 29m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 54m | 15h 19m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| DAC | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Dhaka | New York |
| Country | Bangladesh | United States |
| ICAO | VGHS | KJFK |
| Coordinates | 23.8433, 90.3978 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dhaka to New York?
A non-stop flight from Dhaka (DAC) to New York (JFK) takes about 16h 09m. The great-circle distance is 12,661 km (7,867 miles, 6,836 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 347°.
How far is Dhaka from New York?
12,661 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,867 miles or 6,836 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between DAC and JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,661 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 09m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.