Airport Comparison
| DAR | YXJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Fort St John Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | YXJ |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CYXJ |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Fort Saint John |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Dawson_Creek |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 2,280 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 56.240000, -120.740000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 14,251 kilometers (8,855 miles / 7,695 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 18:27 in Dar es Salaam, it's 08:27 in Fort Saint John. 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 2,098 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 26° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.