AEL
Albert Lea
United States
13,860 km
8,612 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
13,860 km
8,612 mi / 7,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

AEL DAR
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code AEL DAR
ICAO Code KAEL HTDA
City Albert Lea Dar es Salaam
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,261 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 13,860 kilometers (8,612 miles / 7,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:46 in Albert Lea, it's 22:46 in Dar es Salaam. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,079 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Albert Lea Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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