DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
16,042 km
9,968 miles
SUU
Fairfield
United States
Distance
16,042 km
9,968 mi / 8,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR SUU
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Travis Afb Airport
IATA Code DAR SUU
ICAO Code HTDA KSUU
City Dar es Salaam Fairfield
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 182 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 38.260000, -121.920000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Fairfield (SUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Travis Afb Airport (SUU) in Fairfield, United States is 16,042 kilometers (9,968 miles / 8,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 15:05 in Dar es Salaam, it's 04:05 in Fairfield. With a 11-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 Fairfield (SUU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Travis Afb Airport (SUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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