DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,074 km
9,367 miles
HCA
Big Spring
United States
Distance
15,074 km
9,367 mi / 8,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
310°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

DAR HCA
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport
IATA Code DAR HCA
ICAO Code HTDA KBPG
City Dar es Salaam Big Spring
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 182 ft 2,573 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 32.210000, -101.520000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Big Spring (HCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States is 15,074 kilometers (9,367 miles / 8,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 12:27 in Dar es Salaam, it's 04:27 in Big Spring. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,391 feet between the two airports. Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Big Spring (HCA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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