Airport Comparison
| AQB | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | AQB | DAR |
| ICAO Code | MGQC | HTDA |
| City | Santa Cruz del Quiche | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Guatemala | Tanzania |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 6,631 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | 15.010000, -91.150000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 14,531 kilometers (9,029 miles / 7,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 86°.
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 Guatemala 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 03:10 in Santa Cruz del Quiche, it's 12:10 in Dar es Salaam. With a 9-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 6,449 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.