Airport Comparison
| BFK | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Buckley Space Force Base Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | BFK | DAR |
| ICAO Code | KBKF | HTDA |
| City | Aurora | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | United States | Tanzania |
| Timezone | America/Denver | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 5,663 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.700000, -104.750000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Aurora (BFK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 14,895 kilometers (9,255 miles / 8,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.
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 09:49 in Aurora, it's 19:49 in Dar es Salaam. With a 10-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 5,481 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 321° (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 Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.