DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,427 km
9,586 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
15,427 km
9,586 mi / 8,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR LWL
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code DAR LWL
ICAO Code HTDA KLWL
City Dar es Salaam Wells
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 182 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 41.120000, -114.920000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 15,427 kilometers (9,586 miles / 8,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 18:01 in Dar es Salaam, it's 07:01 in Wells. With a 11-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 5,587 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 41° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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