The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Edwards Afb Airport (EDW) in Edwards, United States is 16,116 kilometers (10,014 miles / 8,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 16:38 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:38 in Edwards. With a 11-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 2,129 feet between the two airports. Edwards Afb Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Edwards (EDW) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 42° (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 Edwards Afb Airport (EDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.