Airport Comparison
| DAR | GDT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | JAGS McCartney International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | GDT |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | MBGT |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Cockburn Town |
| Country | Tanzania | TC |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Grand_Turk |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 21.440000, -71.140000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Cockburn Town (GDT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) in Cockburn Town, TC is 12,388 kilometers (7,697 miles / 6,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.
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 TC. 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 21:50 in Dar es Salaam, it's 13:50 in Cockburn Town. 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 Cockburn Town (GDT) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 89° (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 JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.