DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,812 km
8,582 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
13,812 km
8,582 mi / 7,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR RFS
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code DAR RFS
ICAO Code HTDA MNRT
City Dar es Salaam La Rosita
Country Tanzania Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Managua
Elevation 182 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 13.890000, -84.410000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 13,812 kilometers (8,582 miles / 7,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 14:59 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:59 in La Rosita. With a 9-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 La Rosita (RFS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 89° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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