AQP
Arequipa
Peru
11,977 km
7,442 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
11,977 km
7,442 mi / 6,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AQP DAR
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code AQP DAR
ICAO Code SPQU HTDA
City Arequipa Dar es Salaam
Country Peru Tanzania
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 8,405 ft 182 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Arequipa (AQP) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 11,977 kilometers (7,442 miles / 6,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Peru with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Arequipa, it's 21:04 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 8,223 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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