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Dubai to Dhaka Flight & Arrival

A direct flight from Dubai (DXB) to Dhaka (DAC) covers about 3,537 km (≈ 2,198 mi) and takes roughly 4h 45m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +2 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteDXB → DAC
Distance3,537 km · 2,198 mi
Estimated flight time4h 45m
Time differenceUTC+2

Inputs

DXBDubai International AirportDACDhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
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Estimated flight time
4h 45m

Fastest one-stop via Muscat (MCT): 6h 55m incl. 90-min connection

Route
3,537 kmDXBDubaiDACDhaka
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
4h 45m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
3,537 km
2,198 mi
Time difference from Dubai
+2h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 2h forward

You fly east and shift your clock 2h forward — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Dubai → Dhaka Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
16:45 · same day
10:00 → 16:45
local time: UTC+2

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0012:45
09:0015:45
12:0018:45
15:0021:45
18:0000:45 (+1d)lands after midnight
23:0005:45 (+1d)late-night departure

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 DXB · 16:45 DAC

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
right of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
100%
day/night across the flight
10:00 DXB16:45 DAC
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
does not occur
Seat pick: to avoid sun glare — right of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)
Prayerorigin clock (DXB)destination clock (DAC)Qibla
Dhuhr11:2313:23behind you
Asr13:3615:36behind you

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
New Delhi (DEL)3,608 km+2%6h 55m3h 9m + 2h 16m
Muscat (MCT)3,611 km+2%6h 55m1h 0m + 4h 25m
Abu Dhabi (AUH)3,734 km+6%7h 3m0h 43m + 4h 50m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
386 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈18 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:37
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (DXB)10:00
  4. Lands (DAC)16:45
  5. Destination city centre17:36

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Dhaka (DAC)

Distance to the city centre
4 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Dubai–Dhaka route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-10-16 at 10:00 Dubai time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
3,537 km
2,198 mi
Estimated block time
4h 45m
Time-zone difference
UTC+2
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
100% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
386 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

Enter your Dhaka trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Dhaka-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between DXB (Dubai) and DAC (Dhaka) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 4h 45m over 3,537 km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Dubai (UTC+4) vs Dhaka (UTC+6).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Dubai to Dhaka?

About 4h 45m — an estimate for 3,537 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Dubai–Dhaka flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

If I depart Dubai at 10:00, when do I land in Dhaka?

A 4h 45m flight across a 2-hour time change lands around 16:45 Dhaka local — the calculator below works it for any departure time.

What's the distance between Dubai and Dhaka?

Roughly 3,537 km (2,198 mi) great-circle between Dubai International Airport and Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Dhaka?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Muscat (MCT) at 6h 55m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Dubai and Dhaka?

Via Muscat (MCT): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 6h 55m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Dubai and Dhaka, and how does it affect arrival?

Dhaka is 2 hours ahead of Dubai; a 10:00 departure lands around 16:45 local time in Dhaka.

Which airport does the calculation use in Dhaka?

We compute to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Dubai International Airport.