Airport Comparison
| DAR | RDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Red Dog Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | RDB |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | PADG |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Red Dog |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Nome |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 969 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 68.030000, -162.900000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Red Dog (RDB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Red Dog Airport (RDB) in Red Dog, United States is 13,019 kilometers (8,089 miles / 7,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 9°.
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 14:56 in Dar es Salaam, it's 02:56 in Red Dog. 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 Red Dog (RDB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 335° (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 Red Dog Airport (RDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.