The flight distance from Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) in Blacksburg, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 13,075 kilometers (8,124 miles / 7,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 00:08 in Blacksburg, it's 07:08 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 1,938 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Blacksburg (BCB) follows a heading of 309° (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 Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.