DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
14,407 km
8,952 miles
VTN
Valentine
United States
Distance
14,407 km
8,952 mi / 7,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR VTN
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Miller Field
IATA Code DAR VTN
ICAO Code HTDA KVTN
City Dar es Salaam Valentine
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 182 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 42.860000, -100.550000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Valentine (VTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Miller Field (VTN) in Valentine, United States is 14,407 kilometers (8,952 miles / 7,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 08:23 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:23 in Valentine. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,413 feet between the two airports. Miller Field sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Valentine (VTN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 Miller Field (VTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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