BJX
Silao
Mexico
15,508 km
9,636 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
15,508 km
9,636 mi / 8,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BJX DAR
Airport Name Del Bajio International Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code BJX DAR
ICAO Code MMLO HTDA
City Silao Dar es Salaam
Country Mexico Tanzania
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,956 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 20.990000, -101.480000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Silao (BJX) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Del Bajio International Airport (BJX) in Silao, Mexico to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 15,508 kilometers (9,636 miles / 8,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Mexico 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 21:09 in Silao, it's 06:09 in Dar es Salaam. With a 9-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 5,774 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Del Bajio International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Silao (BJX) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Del Bajio International Airport (BJX) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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