Airport Comparison
| DAR | QIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Rio Claro Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | QIQ |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SDRK |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Rio Claro |
| Country | Tanzania | Brazil |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,991 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -22.430000, -47.560000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Rio Claro (QIQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) in Rio Claro, Brazil is 9,385 kilometers (5,832 miles / 5,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.
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 15:16 in Dar es Salaam, it's 09:16 in Rio Claro. 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 1,809 feet between the two airports. Rio Claro Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Rio Claro (QIQ) 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 Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.