Airport Comparison
| DAR | RGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | RGL |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SAWG |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Rio Gallegos |
| Country | Tanzania | Argentina |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 61 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -51.610000, -69.310000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 10,657 kilometers (6,622 miles / 5,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.
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 Argentina. 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 11:56 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:56 in Rio Gallegos. 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.
The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.