Airport Comparison
| DAR | DFW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | DFW |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KDFW |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Dallas-Fort Worth |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 606 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 32.900000, -97.040000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 14,660 kilometers (9,110 miles / 7,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.
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 Tanzania with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:53 in Dar es Salaam, it's 00:53 in Dallas-Fort Worth. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.