Airport Comparison
| DAR | YFI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Fort Mackay / Firebag |
| IATA Code | DAR | YFI |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CFG6 |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Suncor Energy Site |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,762 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 57.280000, -110.980000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Suncor Energy Site (YFI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI) in Suncor Energy Site, Canada is 13,843 kilometers (8,602 miles / 7,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.
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 00:14 in Dar es Salaam, it's 14:14 in Suncor Energy Site. 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 1,580 feet between the two airports. Fort Mackay / Firebag sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Suncor Energy Site (YFI) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 37° (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 Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.