DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
14,329 km
8,904 miles
YCQ
Chetwynd
Canada
Distance
14,329 km
8,904 mi / 7,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR YCQ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Chetwynd Airport
IATA Code DAR YCQ
ICAO Code HTDA CYCQ
City Dar es Salaam Chetwynd
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 182 ft 2,000 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 55.690000, -121.630000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Chetwynd (YCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) in Chetwynd, Canada is 14,329 kilometers (8,904 miles / 7,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Canada. 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 03:16 in Dar es Salaam, it's 17:16 in Chetwynd. 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 1,818 feet between the two airports. Chetwynd Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Chetwynd (YCQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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