Airport Comparison
| DAR | ZGF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Grand Forks Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | ZGF |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | CZGF |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Grand Forks |
| Country | Tanzania | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Vancouver |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,720 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 49.020000, -118.430000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 14,881 kilometers (9,247 miles / 8,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.
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 20:51 in Dar es Salaam, it's 09:51 in Grand Forks. 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 1,538 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 32° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.