DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
12,992 km
8,073 miles
FBG
Fort Liberty
United States
Distance
12,992 km
8,073 mi / 7,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
306°
northwest

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DAR FBG
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Simmons Army Air Field
IATA Code DAR FBG
ICAO Code HTDA KFBG
City Dar es Salaam Fort Liberty
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 182 ft 244 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 35.100000, -78.900000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Fort Liberty (FBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) in Fort Liberty, United States is 12,992 kilometers (8,073 miles / 7,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 21:02 in Dar es Salaam, it's 13:02 in Fort Liberty. With a 8-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 Fort Liberty (FBG) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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