AKO
Akron
United States
14,758 km
9,170 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
14,758 km
9,170 mi / 7,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKO DAR
Airport Name Colorado Plains Regional Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code AKO DAR
ICAO Code KAKO HTDA
City Akron Dar es Salaam
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,716 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 40.180000, -103.220000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Akron (AKO) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 14,758 kilometers (9,170 miles / 7,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 16:20 in Akron, it's 02:20 in Dar es Salaam. 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 4,534 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Colorado Plains Regional Airport.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Akron (AKO) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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