The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 14,317 kilometers (8,896 miles / 7,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Honduras. 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 19:35 in Dar es Salaam, it's 10:35 in Ruinas de Copan. With a 9-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 1,808 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 87° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.