Airport Comparison
| DAR | HCQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Halls Creek Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | HCQ |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | YHLC |
| City | Dar es Salaam | N/A |
| Country | Tanzania | Australia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Australia/Perth |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,346 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -18.230000, 127.670000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) in Halls Creek Airport, Australia is 9,608 kilometers (5,970 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.
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 Australia. 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 19:55 in Dar es Salaam, it's 00:55 in Halls Creek Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,164 feet between the two airports. Halls Creek Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 264° (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 Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.