Airport Comparison
| DAR | RKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | RKS |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KRKS |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Rock Springs |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 6,765 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 41.590000, -109.070000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 15,047 kilometers (9,350 miles / 8,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.
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 22:20 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:20 in Rock Springs. 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 6,583 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 48° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.