Airport Comparison
| AYQ | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ayers Rock Connellan Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | AYQ | DAR |
| ICAO Code | YAYE | HTDA |
| City | Ayers Rock | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Australia | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 1,626 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | -25.190000, 130.980000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 9,860 kilometers (6,127 miles / 5,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 263°.
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 Australia with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Ayers Rock, it's 07:42 in Dar es Salaam. With a 6.5-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 1,444 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Ayers Rock Connellan Airport.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.