Airport Comparison
| DAR | PCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Portage Creek Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | PCA |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | PAOC |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Portage Creek |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 129 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 58.910000, -157.710000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Portage Creek (PCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Portage Creek Airport (PCA) in Portage Creek, United States is 14,052 kilometers (8,732 miles / 7,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 11°.
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 16:58 in Dar es Salaam, it's 04:58 in Portage Creek. With a 12-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 Portage Creek (PCA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). 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 Portage Creek Airport (PCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.