Airport Comparison
| DAR | TBF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Tabiteuea North Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | TBF |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | NGTE |
| City | Dar es Salaam | N/A |
| Country | Tanzania | Kiribati |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Pacific/Tarawa |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -1.220000, 174.780000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 15,005 kilometers (9,323 miles / 8,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 99°.
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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:59 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:59 in Tabiteuea North Airport. 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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.