DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,694 km
9,752 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
15,694 km
9,752 mi / 8,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
316°
northwest

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DAR SAD
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code DAR SAD
ICAO Code HTDA KSAD
City Dar es Salaam Safford
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Phoenix
Elevation 182 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 32.850000, -109.640000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 15,694 kilometers (9,752 miles / 8,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 14:45 in Dar es Salaam, it's 04:45 in Safford. 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 2,996 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 55° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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