Airport Comparison
| DAR | SJA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | San Juan de Marcona Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SJA |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SPJN |
| City | Dar es Salaam | San Juan de Marcona |
| Country | Tanzania | Peru |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Lima |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 144 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -15.350000, -75.140000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to San Juan de Marcona (SJA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to San Juan de Marcona Airport (SJA) in San Juan de Marcona, Peru is 12,373 kilometers (7,688 miles / 6,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.
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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Dar es Salaam, it's 03:55 in San Juan de Marcona. With a 8-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 San Juan de Marcona (SJA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 San Juan de Marcona Airport (SJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.