Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bangkok to Dhaka by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bangkok and Dhaka is 10 days 22h. Ships depart from Bangkok (THBKK) and arrive at Chittagong (BDCGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bangkok and Dhaka?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Bangkok (THBKK) and arrive into Chittagong (BDCGP) around 10 days 22h later. These services are operated by PIL, PIL, OOCL, Yang Ming, OOCL and Interasia.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bangkok to Dhaka by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bangkok to Dhaka takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bangkok and Dhaka?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by US-Bangla Airlines, Thai Airways, K-Mile Air and Biman Bangladesh Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2h 30m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bangkok and Dhaka?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bangkok and Dhaka. Cargo flights depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 2h 30m. K-Mile Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bangkok to Dhaka by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bangkok and Dhaka by cargo ship is 2,402 Nautical Miles (4,448 Kilometres / 2,764 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bangkok (THBKK) and Chittagong (BDCGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bangkok to Dhaka by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bangkok and Dhaka by air is around 3,894 Kilometres (2,420 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bangkok to Dhaka by sea?

Accepted Answer

743kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bangkok to Dhaka. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Bangkok to Dhaka?

Accepted Answer

177kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bangkok to Dhaka. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
US-Bangla Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
Thai Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
K-Mile AirFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Batik Air Malaysia	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+1 others
AirAsia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BK1/SMS / BKK/BLW → BD1 / BGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Samudera
BK1/SMS → BD2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
ITS → CIN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ITS → SE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
VTS / SHX2 → CIN1 / SCX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, X-Press Feeders
SVT → IBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia

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Don Mueang International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

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