Airport Comparison
| ADK | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Adak Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | ADK | DAR |
| ICAO Code | PADK | HTDA |
| City | Adak Island | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | United States | Tanzania |
| Timezone | America/Adak | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | 51.880000, -176.640000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Adak Island (ADK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Adak Airport (ADK) in Adak Island, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 14,036 kilometers (8,722 miles / 7,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.
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 United States with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Adak Island, it's 14:06 in Dar es Salaam. With a 13-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 Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Adak Island (ADK) follows a heading of 27° (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 Adak Airport (ADK) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.