Airport Comparison
| DAR | SFJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SFJ |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | BGSF |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country | Tanzania | Greenland |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Nuuk |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 165 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 67.010000, -50.710000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 10,708 kilometers (6,653 miles / 5,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.
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 Greenland. 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 21:04 in Dar es Salaam, it's 16:04 in Kangerlussuaq. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 93° (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 Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.