Airport Comparison
| DAR | YQT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Thunder Bay Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YQT |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYQT |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Thunder Bay |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Thunder_Bay |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 653 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 48.370000, -89.320000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 13,346 kilometers (8,293 miles / 7,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.
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 21:22 in Dar es Salaam, it's 13:22 in Thunder Bay. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.