Airport Comparison
| BLB | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | BLB | DAR |
| ICAO Code | MPPA | HTDA |
| City | Panama City | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Panama | Tanzania |
| Timezone | America/Panama | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 52 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.910000, -79.600000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Panama City (BLB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 13,278 kilometers (8,250 miles / 7,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 93°.
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 Panama 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 14:55 in Panama City, it's 22:55 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 Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 276° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.