Airport Comparison
| DAR | MDC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Sam Ratulangi Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | MDC |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | WAMM |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Manado-Celebes Island |
| Country | Tanzania | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Asia/Makassar |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 264 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 1.550000, 124.930000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Manado-Celebes Island (MDC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC) in Manado-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 9,557 kilometers (5,938 miles / 5,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.
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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:02 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:02 in Manado-Celebes Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Manado-Celebes Island (MDC) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.