Airport Comparison
| DAR | JEF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Jefferson City Memorial Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | JEF |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KJEF |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Jefferson City |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 549 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 38.590000, -92.160000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Jefferson City (JEF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States is 14,008 kilometers (8,704 miles / 7,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.
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 19:52 in Dar es Salaam, it's 10:52 in Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City (JEF) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 67° (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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.