DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,845 km
9,845 miles
MZJ
Marana
United States
Distance
15,845 km
9,845 mi / 8,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
317°
northwest

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DAR MZJ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Pinal Airpark
IATA Code DAR MZJ
ICAO Code HTDA KMZJ
City Dar es Salaam Marana
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Phoenix
Elevation 182 ft 1,893 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 32.510000, -111.330000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Marana (MZJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Pinal Airpark (MZJ) in Marana, United States is 15,845 kilometers (9,845 miles / 8,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 21:30 in Dar es Salaam, it's 11:30 in Marana. With a 10-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 1,711 feet between the two airports. Pinal Airpark sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Marana (MZJ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 53° (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 Pinal Airpark (MZJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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