Airport Comparison
| DAR | SOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Show Low Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SOW |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KSOW |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Show Low |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Phoenix |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 6,416 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 34.270000, -110.010000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 15,629 kilometers (9,712 miles / 8,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.
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 21:45 in Dar es Salaam, it's 11:45 in Show Low. With a 10-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 6,234 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 53° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.