DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
12,803 km
7,955 miles
SML
Stella Maris
Bahamas
Distance
12,803 km
7,955 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR SML
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Stella Maris Airport
IATA Code DAR SML
ICAO Code HTDA MYLS
City Dar es Salaam Stella Maris
Country Tanzania Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Nassau
Elevation 182 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 23.580000, -75.270000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Stella Maris (SML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Stella Maris Airport (SML) in Stella Maris, Bahamas is 12,803 kilometers (7,955 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Bahamas. 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 16:38 in Dar es Salaam, it's 08:38 in Stella Maris. 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 Stella Maris (SML) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 87° (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 Stella Maris Airport (SML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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