Airport Comparison
| CMU | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chimbu Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | CMU | DAR |
| ICAO Code | AYCH | HTDA |
| City | Kundiawa | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 4,974 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.020000, 144.970000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Kundiawa (CMU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 11,655 kilometers (7,242 miles / 6,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.
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 Papua New Guinea with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 23:38 in Kundiawa, it's 16:38 in Dar es Salaam. With a 7-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 4,792 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Chimbu Airport (CMU) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.