Airport Comparison
| DAR | SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Victor Lafon Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SSD |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SCSF |
| City | Dar es Salaam | San Felipe |
| Country | Tanzania | Chile |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 2,188 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -32.750000, -70.700000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to San Felipe (SSD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) in San Felipe, Chile is 11,417 kilometers (7,094 miles / 6,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.
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 Chile. 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 15:50 in Dar es Salaam, it's 09:50 in San Felipe. With a 6-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 2,006 feet between the two airports. Victor Lafon Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from San Felipe (SSD) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 107° (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 Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.