DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
12,009 km
7,462 miles
VLN
Valencia
Venezuela
Distance
12,009 km
7,462 mi / 6,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

DAR VLN
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Arturo Michelena International Airport
IATA Code DAR VLN
ICAO Code HTDA SVVA
City Dar es Salaam Valencia
Country Tanzania Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Caracas
Elevation 182 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 10.150000, -67.930000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Valencia (VLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) in Valencia, Venezuela is 12,009 kilometers (7,462 miles / 6,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Venezuela. 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 19:16 in Dar es Salaam, it's 12:16 in Valencia. With a 7-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 1,229 feet between the two airports. Arturo Michelena International Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Valencia (VLN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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