Airport Comparison
| DAR | NBW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Leeward Point Field |
| IATA Code | DAR | NBW |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | MUGM |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Guantanamo Bay Naval Station |
| Country | Tanzania | Cuba |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Havana |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 56 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 19.910000, -75.210000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 12,815 kilometers (7,963 miles / 6,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.
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 Cuba. 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 20:49 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:49 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. 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.
The return flight from Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 88° (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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.