Airport Comparison
| DAR | KKK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Kalakaket Creek Air Station |
| IATA Code | DAR | KKK |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | K1KC |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Kalakaket Creek |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,598 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 64.400000, -156.800000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kalakaket Creek (KKK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) in Kalakaket Creek, United States is 13,494 kilometers (8,385 miles / 7,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 8°.
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 15:01 in Dar es Salaam, it's 03:01 in Kalakaket 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 1,416 feet between the two airports. Kalakaket Creek Air Station sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Kalakaket Creek (KKK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). 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 Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.