DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,945 km
8,665 miles
KGZ
Glacier Creek
United States
Distance
13,945 km
8,665 mi / 7,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DAR KGZ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Glacier Creek Airport
IATA Code DAR KGZ
ICAO Code HTDA KKGZ
City Dar es Salaam Glacier Creek
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Anchorage
Elevation 182 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 61.460000, -142.380000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Glacier Creek (KGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) in Glacier Creek, United States is 13,945 kilometers (8,665 miles / 7,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 13:36 in Dar es Salaam, it's 01:36 in Glacier Creek. With a 12-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 2,198 feet between the two airports. Glacier Creek Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Glacier Creek (KGZ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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