Airport Comparison
| BIF | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | BIF | DAR |
| ICAO Code | KBIF | HTDA |
| City | Fort Bliss/El Paso/ | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | United States | Tanzania |
| Timezone | America/Denver | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 3,947 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.850000, -106.380000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 15,497 kilometers (9,629 miles / 8,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.
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 19:39 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 05:39 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 3,765 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 312° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.