Airport Comparison
| DAR | ELA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Eagle Lake Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | ELA |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KELA |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Eagle Lake |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 184 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 29.600000, -96.320000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 14,729 kilometers (9,152 miles / 7,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.
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 09:31 in Dar es Salaam, it's 00:31 in Eagle Lake. 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.
The return flight from Eagle Lake (ELA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 71° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.