Airport Comparison
| DAR | FCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | FCS |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KFCS |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Fort Carson |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 5,874 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 38.680000, -104.760000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 14,962 kilometers (9,297 miles / 8,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.
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 01:10 in Dar es Salaam, it's 15:10 in Fort Carson. With a 10-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 5,692 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Fort Carson (FCS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 55° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.