DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,811 km
9,824 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
15,811 km
9,824 mi / 8,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
328°
north northwest

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DAR XSD
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code DAR XSD
ICAO Code HTDA KTNX
City Dar es Salaam Tonopah
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 182 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 37.800000, -116.800000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 15,811 kilometers (9,824 miles / 8,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 17:19 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:19 in Tonopah. 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 5,368 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range 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 Tonopah (XSD) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 41° (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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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