DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,427 km
9,586 miles
DTA
Delta
United States
Distance
15,427 km
9,586 mi / 8,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
326°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

DAR DTA
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Delta Municipal Airport
IATA Code DAR DTA
ICAO Code HTDA KDTA
City Dar es Salaam Delta
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Denver
Elevation 182 ft 4,760 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 39.380000, -112.500000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Delta (DTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) in Delta, United States is 15,427 kilometers (9,586 miles / 8,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 13:10 in Dar es Salaam, it's 04:10 in Delta. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,578 feet between the two airports. Delta Municipal Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Delta (DTA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 46° (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 Delta Municipal Airport (DTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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