The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States is 15,337 kilometers (9,530 miles / 8,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 10:30 in Dar es Salaam, it's 00:30 in Ruidoso. 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 6,632 feet between the two airports. Sierra Blanca 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 Ruidoso (RUI) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.