Airport Comparison
| DAR | GJT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Grand Junction Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | GJT |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KGJT |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Grand Junction |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 4,861 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 39.120000, -108.530000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Grand Junction (GJT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States is 15,192 kilometers (9,440 miles / 8,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.
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 23:17 in Dar es Salaam, it's 13:17 in Grand Junction. 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 4,679 feet between the two airports. Grand Junction Regional Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Grand Junction (GJT) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 51° (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 Junction Regional Airport (GJT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.