Airport Comparison
| DAR | SPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SPS |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KSPS |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Wichita Falls |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,019 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 33.990000, -98.490000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Wichita Falls (SPS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) in Wichita Falls, United States is 14,734 kilometers (9,156 miles / 7,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.
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 11:52 in Dar es Salaam, it's 02:52 in Wichita Falls. With a 9-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 Wichita Falls (SPS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 65° (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 Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.