Airport Comparison
| DAR | LQM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Caucaya Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | LQM |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SKLG |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Puerto Leguizamo |
| Country | Tanzania | Colombia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 573 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -0.180000, -74.770000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia is 12,650 kilometers (7,860 miles / 6,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.
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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:35 in Dar es Salaam, it's 10:35 in Puerto Leguizamo. 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 Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.