DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
16,150 km
10,035 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
16,150 km
10,035 mi / 8,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR WJF
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code DAR WJF
ICAO Code HTDA KWJF
City Dar es Salaam Lancaster
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 182 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 34.740000, -118.220000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 16,150 kilometers (10,035 miles / 8,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 22:21 in Dar es Salaam, it's 11:21 in Lancaster. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,169 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 42° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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