Airport Comparison
| BGA | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Palonegro Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | BGA | DAR |
| ICAO Code | SKBG | HTDA |
| City | Bucaramanga | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Colombia | Tanzania |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 3,897 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | 7.130000, -73.180000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Bucaramanga (BGA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 12,560 kilometers (7,804 miles / 6,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 94°.
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 Colombia with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Bucaramanga, it's 12:01 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 3,715 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.