DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
12,726 km
7,908 miles
ECG
Elizabeth City
United States
Distance
12,726 km
7,908 mi / 6,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR ECG
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional Airport
IATA Code DAR ECG
ICAO Code HTDA KECG
City Dar es Salaam Elizabeth City
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 182 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 36.260000, -76.170000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Elizabeth City (ECG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional Airport (ECG) in Elizabeth City, United States is 12,726 kilometers (7,908 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 05:10 in Elizabeth City. With a 8-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 Elizabeth City (ECG) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/Regional Airport (ECG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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