DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,288 km
8,257 miles
PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
Distance
13,288 km
8,257 mi / 7,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

DAR PNI
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Pohnpei International Airport
IATA Code DAR PNI
ICAO Code HTDA PTPN
City Dar es Salaam Pohnpei Island
Country Tanzania Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Pacific/Pohnpei
Elevation 182 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 6.990000, 158.210000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Pohnpei Island (PNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia is 13,288 kilometers (8,257 miles / 7,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:19 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:19 in Pohnpei Island. 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 Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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