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    "Key": "HOU-DAC",
    "orig": {
      "code": "HOU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Houston",
      "fullCity": "Houston, Texas",
      "airport": "William P Hobby Airport"
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      "code": "DAC",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Dhaka",
      "fullCity": "Dhaka, Bangladesh",
      "airport": "Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "Houston Hobby to Dhaka is about 8,720 miles and has no nonstop service, so the journey requires at least one connection. A typical one-stop itinerary takes roughly 22 to 26 hours total travel time, depending on the layover and routing.",
        "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Dhaka?",
        "answer": "At Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the most common way into the city center is by taxi — there's a taxi kiosk right outside the international arrivals exit. Ride-hailing apps like Uber, Pathao, and Obhai are also widely used and often more convenient. A railway station sits directly outside the airport, but trains are less frequent and not the primary choice for most travelers. Buses and the BRT exist but are generally slower and less comfortable. Taxis and ride shares remain the fastest and most popular options, with the journey taking about 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat_Shahjalal_International_Airport",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:02:37Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_fire",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T22:06:55Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat%20Shahjalal%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T21:56:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurmitola",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2005-03-06T18:41:44Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_railway_station",
            "title": "Dhaka Airport railway station",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-02T11:15:56Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "No red‑eye flights operate from Houston (HOU) to Dhaka (DAC) — neither nonstop overnight services nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye are scheduled on this route.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Houston and Dhaka?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, and Delhi. Doha and Dubai offer broad connections and efficient transfers with visa‑free transit for many nationalities. Istanbul provides a geographically central hub, minimizing detours. Delhi can be competitive on some itineraries but confirm if a transit visa is needed for your nationality."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "November to February offers dry, mild weather and comfortable sightseeing conditions."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival, a Bangladeshi visa, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Dhaka?",
        "answer": "Dhaka has only one commercial airport, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, which serves all flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Houston, the most popular and fastest option to William P. Hobby Airport (about 7–11 miles away) is a ride‑share like Uber or Lyft, which offers door‑to‑door convenience at a moderate cost. Taxis are also readily available and similarly priced, while METRO bus route 40 provides the cheapest public transit link, though the journey takes longer and runs less frequently than the dedicated airport shuttles operated by many hotels. Driving and parking is straightforward with on‑site garage and economy lots, but rates can add up for longer trips.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation",
            "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou",
            "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby",
            "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport",
            "title": "William P. Hobby Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport",
            "title": "William P. Hobby Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/hef",
            "title": "Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (HEF) | Federal Aviation Administration",
            "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Dhaka airport?",
        "answer": "Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. Sleeping inside the terminal is not recommended due to poor facilities and security presence. However, several nearby hotels offer shuttle service for uninterrupted rest.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/bangladesh/dhaka/activities/hassle_free_private_dhaka_airport_transfer_airport_to_your_hotel-XT4SC5?property=DACSI",
            "title": "Hassle-Free Private Dhaka Airport Transfer: Airport to your hotel",
            "time_published": "2026-02-24T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/bangladesh/dhaka/activities/private_transfer_dhaka_city_to_hazrat_shahjalal_international_airport_dac-XYS27L?property=DACSI",
            "title": "Private Transfer: Dhaka City To Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)",
            "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/dhaka-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Dhaka Airport Guide (DAC) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png",
            "time_published": "2018-08-08T18:33:02Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_fire",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T22:06:55Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat%20Shahjalal%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-26T21:56:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "http://wego.com/airports/dac/airports-in-dhaka/dhaka-hazrat-shahjalal-international-airport-dac",
            "title": "Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Bangladesh - www.wego.com",
            "time_published": "2026-04-30T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) offers currency exchange services and prayer rooms, with Wi‑Fi also available. Currency exchange counters and ATMs can be found in both the arrivals and departures areas of the international terminal. Prayer rooms (mosques) are located in the terminal, including near the international departure gates. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the terminal for passengers.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat_Shahjalal_International_Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-05T23:02:37Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_fire",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-02T22:06:55Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurmitola",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2005-03-06T18:41:44Z"
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          {
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            "time_published": "2026-04-26T21:56:18Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Bangladesh",
            "title": "List of airports in Bangladesh",
            "time_published": "2026-06-22T03:26:15Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Dhaka airports?",
        "answer": "At Houston Hobby, wheelchair assistance must be requested through your airline at least 48 hours in advance; accessible shuttles, elevators, tactile signage, and ADA-compliant restrooms are available, with companion care restrooms near Gate 45–47 and TSA Cares support bookable 72 hours ahead. Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport offers wheelchair assistance on request through airlines and has accessible facilities, though specific children's play areas are not highlighted in current airport information.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/related-content/airport-assistance-disabled-travelers",
            "title": "What does airport assistance for disabled travelers include?",
            "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou",
            "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby",
            "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport",
            "title": "William P. Hobby Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport",
            "title": "William P. Hobby Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"
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          {
            "url": "http://faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures/application/index.cfm?directory=2016122829046305004-HOU-NDBR&event=directory&nasrId=HOU&type=ndbr",
            "title": "Airport Procedures Information Gateway",
            "time_published": "2025-12-03T16:08:12Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_Airport_fire",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T22:06:55Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat%20Shahjalal%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-26T21:56:18Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurmitola",
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            "time_published": "2005-03-06T18:41:44Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazrat%20Shahjalal%20International%20Airport%20Pedestrian%20Underpass",
            "title": "Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Pedestrian Underpass",
            "time_published": "2026-03-19T08:18:19Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistance%20for%20airline%20passengers%20with%20disabilities",
            "title": "Assistance for airline passengers with disabilities",
            "time_published": "2025-09-29T17:44:25Z"
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        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Houston (HOU) to Dhaka (DAC). The most common long-haul aircraft on connecting itineraries is the Airbus A350-1000, typically via Doha on Qatar Airways, with the shorter leg flown by Boeing 777-300ER or Boeing 777. A Boeing 777-300ER via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines also appears, paired with an Airbus A330-300 on the connecting segment. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but widebody jets with modern cabins — generally offering Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment — are the norm on this route.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?",
        "answer": "At William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), the only lounge-like option is the XpresSpa, accessible via Priority Pass near Gate 45 in the Central Concourse, offering 25-minute sessions in massage chairs or loungers. There are no traditional airline-branded lounges such as a United Club, Delta Sky Club, or American Admirals Club at Hobby, as the airport is dominated by Southwest Airlines, which does not operate lounges. Independent lounges like Plaza Premium are also absent. The XpresSpa is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and counts as a single lounge visit for Priority Pass members.",
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        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/related-content/hou-tips-for-first-time-travelers",
            "title": "Navigating William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): Tips for First-Time Travelers",
            "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/pt-PT/lounges/usa/houston-tx-william-p-hobby/hou2s-xpresspa",
            "title": "XWELL HOU AIRPORT Houston TX William P. Hobby | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"
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            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/william-p-hobby",
            "title": "William P. Hobby Airport HOU Lounges - HOU Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou",
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        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Houston to Dhaka flights depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Dhaka?",
        "answer": "On flights from Houston to Dhaka, you can typically book Economy, Premium Economy on some connecting carriers, and flat-bed Business class, with First class rarely offered."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive fares typically do not."
      }
    }
  }
}