DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,972 km
8,682 miles
EST
Estherville
United States
Distance
13,972 km
8,682 mi / 7,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR EST
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Estherville Municipal Airport
IATA Code DAR EST
ICAO Code HTDA KEST
City Dar es Salaam Estherville
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 182 ft 1,319 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 43.410000, -94.750000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Estherville (EST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Estherville Municipal Airport (EST) in Estherville, United States is 13,972 kilometers (8,682 miles / 7,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 16:27 in Dar es Salaam, it's 07:27 in Estherville. 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 1,137 feet between the two airports. Estherville Municipal Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Estherville (EST) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 62° (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 Estherville Municipal Airport (EST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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