Airport Comparison
| DAR | RON | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Juan Jose Rondon Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | RON |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SKPA |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Paipa |
| Country | Tanzania | Colombia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 8,205 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 5.760000, -73.110000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Paipa (RON) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia is 12,539 kilometers (7,792 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 273°.
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 Colombia. 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 15:39 in Dar es Salaam, it's 07:39 in Paipa. With a 8-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 8,023 feet between the two airports. Juan Jose Rondon 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 Paipa (RON) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 95° (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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.