DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
12,938 km
8,040 miles
MEJ
Meadville
United States
Distance
12,938 km
8,040 mi / 6,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR MEJ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Port Meadville Airport
IATA Code DAR MEJ
ICAO Code HTDA KGKJ
City Dar es Salaam Meadville
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 182 ft 1,399 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 41.630000, -80.210000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Meadville (MEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Port Meadville Airport (MEJ) in Meadville, United States is 12,938 kilometers (8,040 miles / 6,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 22:07 in Dar es Salaam, it's 14:07 in Meadville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,217 feet between the two airports. Port Meadville Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Meadville (MEJ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 75° (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 Port Meadville Airport (MEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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