CUS
Columbus
United States
15,600 km
9,693 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
15,600 km
9,693 mi / 8,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CUS DAR
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code CUS DAR
ICAO Code 0NM0 HTDA
City Columbus Dar es Salaam
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,024 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 31.820000, -107.630000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Columbus (CUS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 15,600 kilometers (9,693 miles / 8,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 03:42 in Columbus, it's 13:42 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 3,842 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Columbus (CUS) follows a heading of 313° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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