Airport Comparison
| DAR | RIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Santa Maria Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | RIA |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SBSM |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Santa Maria |
| Country | Tanzania | Brazil |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 287 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -29.710000, -53.690000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 9,906 kilometers (6,155 miles / 5,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.
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 13:52 in Dar es Salaam, it's 07:52 in Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria (RIA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 97° (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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.