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Airports / Bangladesh / DAC
Large airport · DAC
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Dhaka, Bangladesh · 30 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
57,346 ratings
1
Operators based
30
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Dhaka, BangladeshELEV 30 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
57,346
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
30
Field elevation
feet above sea level
46
Nearest alternate
nm to IXA
Field standing
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA).
Overview
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (VGHS / DAC) is a large commercial airport serving Dhaka, Bangladesh. Field elevation is 30 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, DAC is a home base: BCL Aviation operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA, 46 nm), Barisal Airport (BZL, 63 nm), and Ishurdi Airport (IRD, 76 nm). The field has a single 11,500-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from DAC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as VGZR and Zia International Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DAC to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Navigating through check-in and security was incredibly efficient, thanks to well-marked signage and an organized layout.”
SKR5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“🤝 Hospitality at its Best: The airport staff and security personnel were exceptionally polite, helpful, and professional.”
SKR5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VGHS
IATA
DAC
FAA / Local
5500
Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
23.8433° N · 90.3978° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Bangladesh fields
state range 12–125 ft
At 30 ft, DAC sits lower than 44% of the 9 Bangladesh fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,500 ft
- 14/3211,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,500 ft
DAC's 11,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 46nmIXAAgartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram AirportAgartala
- 63nmBZLBarisal AirportBarisal
- 76nmIRDIshurdi AirportIshurdi
- 79nmJSRJessore AirportJashore (Jessore)
- 93nmIXHKailashahar AirportKailashahar
- 104nmRJHShah Makhdum AirportRajshahi
Location
Open the full mapVGHS · Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport · Dhaka, Bangladesh
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DAC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,933 nm | 11h 52m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,984 nm | 14h 19m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,176 nm | 14h 46m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,593 nm | 15h 44m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,679 nm | 15h 56m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,698 nm | 15h 59m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,731 nm | 16h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,827 nm | 16h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DAC?
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DAC?
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at DAC?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as a home base, including BCL Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to DAC?
- The closest alternate is Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA), about 46 nm away, followed by Barisal Airport (BZL) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DAC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 52m (4,933 nm), Honolulu about 14h 19m (5,984 nm), Seattle about 14h 46m (6,176 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.