Airport Comparison
| DAR | GCW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Grand Canyon West Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | GCW |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | K1G4 |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Peach Springs |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Phoenix |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 4,817 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 35.990000, -113.820000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Peach Springs (GCW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States is 15,772 kilometers (9,800 miles / 8,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.
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 06:12 in Dar es Salaam, it's 20:12 in Peach Springs. 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 4,635 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon West Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Peach Springs (GCW) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 47° (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 Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.