DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
10,257 km
6,373 miles
DQA
Daqing Shi
China
Distance
10,257 km
6,373 mi / 5,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
43°
northeast

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DAR DQA
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Saertu Airport
IATA Code DAR DQA
ICAO Code HTDA ZYDQ
City Dar es Salaam Daqing Shi
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 496 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 46.750000, 125.140000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Daqing Shi (DQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Saertu Airport (DQA) in Daqing Shi, China is 10,257 kilometers (6,373 miles / 5,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Dar es Salaam, it's 01:37 in Daqing Shi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Daqing Shi (DQA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 262° (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 Saertu Airport (DQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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