DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
17,482 km
10,863 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
17,482 km
10,863 mi / 9,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
176°
south

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DAR TJN
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code DAR TJN
ICAO Code HTDA NTKM
City Dar es Salaam Takume
Country Tanzania French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 182 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 17,482 kilometers (10,863 miles / 9,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 18:34 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:34 in Takume. With a 13-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 Takume (TJN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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