Airport Comparison
| DAR | YDA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Dawson City Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YDA |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYDA |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Dawson City |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Vancouver |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,215 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 64.040000, -139.130000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Dawson City (YDA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Dawson City Airport (YDA) in Dawson City, Canada is 13,658 kilometers (8,487 miles / 7,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 359°.
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 22:49 in Dar es Salaam, it's 11:49 in Dawson City. 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 1,033 feet between the two airports. Dawson City Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Dawson City (YDA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Dawson City Airport (YDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.