The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 14,181 kilometers (8,812 miles / 7,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 UM with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in Wake Island, it's 17:36 in Dar es Salaam. With a 9-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 Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 71° (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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.