Airport Comparison
| DAR | DEE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Mendeleyevo Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | DEE |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | UHSM |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Kunashir Island |
| Country | Tanzania | Russia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Asia/Vladivostok |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 584 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 43.960000, 145.680000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kunashir Island (DEE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mendeleyevo Airport (DEE) in Kunashir Island, Russia is 11,855 kilometers (7,366 miles / 6,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.
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 Tanzania with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:35 in Dar es Salaam, it's 03:35 in Kunashir Island. 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 Kunashir Island (DEE) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 277° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Mendeleyevo Airport (DEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.