CHL
Challis
United States
15,102 km
9,384 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
15,102 km
9,384 mi / 8,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Boise
Heading
40°
northeast

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CHL DAR
Airport Name Challis Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code CHL DAR
ICAO Code KLLJ HTDA
City Challis Dar es Salaam
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Boise Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,076 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 44.520000, -114.220000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Challis (CHL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 15,102 kilometers (9,384 miles / 8,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 07:21 in Challis, it's 17:21 in Dar es Salaam. With a 10-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 4,894 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Challis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Challis (CHL) follows a heading of 333° (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 Challis Airport (CHL) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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