DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,789 km
8,568 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
13,789 km
8,568 mi / 7,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR SEM
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Craig Field
IATA Code DAR SEM
ICAO Code HTDA KSEM
City Dar es Salaam Selma
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 182 ft 166 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 32.340000, -86.990000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 13,789 kilometers (8,568 miles / 7,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 15:24 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:24 in Selma. 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.

The return flight from Selma (SEM) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 75° (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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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