DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
9,368 km
5,821 miles
QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
Distance
9,368 km
5,821 mi / 5,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
258°
west southwest

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DAR QHN
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Taguatinga Airport
IATA Code DAR QHN
ICAO Code HTDA SWTY
City Dar es Salaam Taguatinga
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Araguaina
Elevation 182 ft 1,959 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -12.430000, -46.400000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Taguatinga (QHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil is 9,368 kilometers (5,821 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Brazil. 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 15:39 in Dar es Salaam, it's 09:39 in Taguatinga. With a 6-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 1,777 feet between the two airports. Taguatinga Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Taguatinga (QHN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 96° (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 Taguatinga Airport (QHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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