Airport Comparison
| AYU | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aiyura Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | AYU | DAR |
| ICAO Code | AYAY | HTDA |
| City | Aiyura Valley | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.340000, 145.900000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 11,751 kilometers (7,302 miles / 6,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.
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 Papua New Guinea 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 17:16 in Aiyura Valley, it's 10:16 in Dar es Salaam. With a 7-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 5,173 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Aiyura Airport (AYU) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.