The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Gasmata Island Airport (GMI) in Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea is 12,236 kilometers (7,603 miles / 6,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 17:38 in Dar es Salaam, it's 00:38 in Gasmata Island. With a 7-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 Gasmata Island (GMI) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Gasmata Island Airport (GMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.