DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
14,082 km
8,750 miles
HKS
Jackson
United States
Distance
14,082 km
8,750 mi / 7,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR HKS
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Hawkins Field
IATA Code DAR HKS
ICAO Code HTDA KHKS
City Dar es Salaam Jackson
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 182 ft 341 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 32.330000, -90.220000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Jackson (HKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Hawkins Field (HKS) in Jackson, United States is 14,082 kilometers (8,750 miles / 7,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 21:16 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:16 in Jackson. With a 9-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 Jackson (HKS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 73° (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 Hawkins Field (HKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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