Airport Comparison
| DAR | LXN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Jim Kelly Field |
| IATA Code | DAR | LXN |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KLXN |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Lexington |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 2,413 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 40.790000, -99.780000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lexington (LXN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Jim Kelly Field (LXN) in Lexington, United States is 14,477 kilometers (8,995 miles / 7,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.
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 21:47 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:47 in Lexington. With a 9-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 2,231 feet between the two airports. Jim Kelly Field sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Lexington (LXN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 59° (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 Jim Kelly Field (LXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.