The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 14,491 kilometers (9,004 miles / 7,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 21:34 in Dar es Salaam, it's 11:34 in Rapid City. With a 10-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 3,094 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.