Airport Comparison
| DAR | LZC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Lazaro Cardenas Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | LZC |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | MMLC |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Lazaro Cardenas |
| Country | Tanzania | Mexico |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 39 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 18.000000, -102.220000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 15,658 kilometers (9,730 miles / 8,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.
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 Mexico. 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 21:26 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:26 in Lazaro Cardenas. 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.
The return flight from Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 79° (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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.