Airport Comparison
| DAR | SZP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Santa Paula Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SZP |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KSZP |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Santa Paula |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 250 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 34.350000, -119.060000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 16,234 kilometers (10,087 miles / 8,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.
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 17:09 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:09 in Santa Paula. 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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 41° (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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.