Airport Comparison
| BID | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Block Island State Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | BID | DAR |
| ICAO Code | KBID | HTDA |
| City | Block Island | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | United States | Tanzania |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 108 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.170000, -71.580000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Block Island (BID) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Block Island State Airport (BID) in Block Island, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 12,245 kilometers (7,609 miles / 6,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 81°.
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 19:58 in Block Island, it's 03:58 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.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Block Island (BID) follows a heading of 311° (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 Block Island State Airport (BID) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.