DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
12,726 km
7,907 miles
LHV
Lock Haven
United States
Distance
12,726 km
7,907 mi / 6,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR LHV
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport William T Piper Memorial Airport
IATA Code DAR LHV
ICAO Code HTDA KLHV
City Dar es Salaam Lock Haven
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 182 ft 556 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 41.140000, -77.420000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lock Haven (LHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to William T Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) in Lock Haven, United States is 12,726 kilometers (7,907 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 21:59 in Dar es Salaam, it's 13:59 in Lock Haven. With a 8-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 Lock Haven (LHV) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 77° (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 William T Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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