Airport Comparison
| DAR | FFM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field |
| IATA Code | DAR | FFM |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KFFM |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Fergus Falls |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,183 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 46.280000, -96.160000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Fergus Falls (FFM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) in Fergus Falls, United States is 13,909 kilometers (8,643 miles / 7,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.
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 00:09 in Dar es Salaam, it's 15:09 in Fergus Falls. 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 1,001 feet between the two airports. Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Fergus Falls (FFM) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 58° (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 Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.