DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
11,534 km
7,167 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
11,534 km
7,167 mi / 6,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
45°
northeast

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DAR WKJ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code DAR WKJ
ICAO Code HTDA RJCW
City Dar es Salaam Wakkanai
Country Tanzania Japan
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 182 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 45.400000, 141.800000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 11,534 kilometers (7,167 miles / 6,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:56 in Dar es Salaam, it's 09:56 in Wakkanai. With a 6-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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 274° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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