BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
15,891 km
9,874 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
15,891 km
9,874 mi / 8,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
34°
northeast

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BLU DAR
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code BLU DAR
ICAO Code KBLU HTDA
City Emigrant Gap Dar es Salaam
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,284 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 15,891 kilometers (9,874 miles / 8,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 12:32 in Emigrant Gap, it's 23:32 in Dar es Salaam. With a 11-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 5,102 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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