Airport Comparison
| DAR | DKV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Docker River Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | DKV |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | YDVR |
| City | Dar es Salaam | N/A |
| Country | Tanzania | Australia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Australia/Darwin |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 589 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -24.860000, 129.070000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Docker River Airport (DKV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Docker River Airport (DKV) in Docker River Airport, Australia is 9,674 kilometers (6,011 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.
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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:58 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:28 in Docker River Airport. With a 6.5-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 Docker River Airport (DKV) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Docker River Airport (DKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.