BIH
Bishop
United States
15,936 km
9,902 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
15,936 km
9,902 mi / 8,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BIH DAR
Airport Name Bishop Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code BIH DAR
ICAO Code KBIH HTDA
City Bishop Dar es Salaam
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,124 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 37.370000, -118.360000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Bishop (BIH) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bishop Airport (BIH) in Bishop, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 15,936 kilometers (9,902 miles / 8,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 03:17 in Bishop, it's 14:17 in Dar es Salaam. With a 11-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 3,942 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Bishop Airport.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Bishop (BIH) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Bishop Airport (BIH) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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