DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
14,871 km
9,241 miles
DRU
Drummond
United States
Distance
14,871 km
9,241 mi / 8,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
334°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

DAR DRU
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Drummond Airport
IATA Code DAR DRU
ICAO Code HTDA KM26
City Dar es Salaam Drummond
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Denver
Elevation 182 ft 4,245 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 46.620000, -113.210000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Drummond (DRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Drummond Airport (DRU) in Drummond, United States is 14,871 kilometers (9,241 miles / 8,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 00:00 in Dar es Salaam, it's 15:00 in Drummond. With a 9-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 4,063 feet between the two airports. Drummond Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Drummond (DRU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 40° (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 Drummond Airport (DRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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