DAC to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 4,240 km (2,635 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to DAC).
How far is it from Dhaka to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 4,240 km (2,635 mi, 2,290 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DAC to KWI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWI is roughly west of DAC.
How is the DAC to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written DAC-KWI in IATA codes and VGHS-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is DAC (VGHS), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| DAC | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | VGHS | OKKK |
| Country | Bangladesh | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #228 | #132 |
VGHS starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OKKK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KWI sits 176 ft (54 m) higher than DAC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DAC to KWI
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | Biman Bangladesh Airlines | BBC | Bangladesh | Active |
| KU | Kuwait Airways | KAC | Kuwaiti | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dhaka from Kuwait City?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 4,240 km (2,635 mi, 2,290 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DAC to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between DAC and KWI takes about 5h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from DAC?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly west of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).
Which airlines fly DAC to KWI?
2 airlines appear on the DAC-KWI route in the open dataset, including Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Kuwait Airways.
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