BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,709 km
7,897 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
12,709 km
7,897 mi / 6,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

BWI DAR
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code BWI DAR
ICAO Code KBWI HTDA
City Baltimore Dar es Salaam
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 143 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Baltimore (BWI) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 12,709 kilometers (7,897 miles / 6,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 05:22 in Baltimore, it's 12:22 in Dar es Salaam. With a 7-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 Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 310° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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