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Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is an international airport serving Dhaka (Dhaka Division), Bangladesh. Its IATA code is DAC and its ICAO code is VGHS. It has one runway, 3,200 m long.
- IATADAC
- ICAOVGHS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- DAC
- ICAO code
- VGHS
- City
- Dhaka
- Region / province
- Dhaka Division
- Country / territory
- Bangladesh
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 23.8434° N, 90.3978° E
- Elevation
- 9 m (30 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Dhaka (UTC+06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,200 m (10,499 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,200 m10,499 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,050 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,608 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,249 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 121.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.400 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.800 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 294.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Dhaka through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Bangladesh
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | 194 km |
| Shah Amanat International Airport | CGP | 229 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport?
The IATA code of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is DAC and its ICAO code is VGHS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport located?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is in Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, at coordinates 23.8434° N, 90.3978° E and an elevation of 9 m (30 ft).
How far is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,249 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,608 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,050 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport?
The longest runway at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is 3,200 m (10,499 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.