The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) in Douglas, United States is 15,778 kilometers (9,804 miles / 8,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:44 in Dar es Salaam, it's 17:44 in Douglas. With a 10-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 3,991 feet between the two airports. Douglas Municipal Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas (DGL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). 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 Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.