DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
12,791 km
7,948 miles
MZL
Manizales
Colombia
Distance
12,791 km
7,948 mi / 6,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
272°
west

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DAR MZL
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport La Nubia Airport
IATA Code DAR MZL
ICAO Code HTDA SKMZ
City Dar es Salaam Manizales
Country Tanzania Colombia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Bogota
Elevation 182 ft 6,871 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 5.030000, -75.460000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Manizales (MZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to La Nubia Airport (MZL) in Manizales, Colombia is 12,791 kilometers (7,948 miles / 6,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:28 in Manizales. 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 6,689 feet between the two airports. La Nubia Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manizales (MZL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 La Nubia Airport (MZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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