DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
14,243 km
8,850 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
14,243 km
8,850 mi / 7,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR XWA
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code DAR XWA
ICAO Code HTDA KXWA
City Dar es Salaam Williston
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 182 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 48.260000, -103.750000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 14,243 kilometers (8,850 miles / 7,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 17:48 in Dar es Salaam, it's 08:48 in Williston. 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 2,174 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Williston (XWA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 49° (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 Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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