DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,658 km
9,730 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
15,658 km
9,730 mi / 8,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
318°
northwest

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DAR WTR
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code DAR WTR
ICAO Code HTDA KE24
City Dar es Salaam Whiteriver
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Phoenix
Elevation 182 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 33.810000, -109.990000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 15,658 kilometers (9,730 miles / 8,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 19:14 in Dar es Salaam, it's 09:14 in Whiteriver. With a 10-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 4,971 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Whiteriver (WTR) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 54° (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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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