Airport Comparison
| DAR | SLK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Adirondack Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SLK |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KSLK |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Saranac Lake |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,663 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 44.390000, -74.210000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Saranac Lake (SLK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) in Saranac Lake, United States is 12,393 kilometers (7,700 miles / 6,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.
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 20:10 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:10 in Saranac Lake. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,481 feet between the two airports. Adirondack Regional Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 78° (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 Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.