BFD
Bradford
United States
12,808 km
7,958 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
12,808 km
7,958 mi / 6,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BFD DAR
Airport Name Bradford Regional Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code BFD DAR
ICAO Code KBFD HTDA
City Bradford Dar es Salaam
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 2,143 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, -78.640000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Bradford (BFD) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) in Bradford, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 12,808 kilometers (7,958 miles / 6,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 14:08 in Bradford, it's 22:08 in Dar es Salaam. With a 8-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 1,961 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Bradford Regional Airport.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Bradford (BFD) follows a heading of 313° (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 Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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