Airport Comparison
| DAR | FTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Futuna Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | FTA |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | NVVF |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Futuna Island |
| Country | Tanzania | Vanuatu |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Pacific/Efate |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 95 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -19.520000, 170.230000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Futuna Island (FTA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Futuna Airport (FTA) in Futuna Island, Vanuatu is 13,905 kilometers (8,640 miles / 7,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.
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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:40 in Dar es Salaam, it's 02:40 in Futuna Island. 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 Futuna Island (FTA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Futuna Airport (FTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.