DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
12,917 km
8,027 miles
FKL
Franklin
United States
Distance
12,917 km
8,027 mi / 6,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR FKL
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Venango Regional Airport
IATA Code DAR FKL
ICAO Code HTDA KFKL
City Dar es Salaam Franklin
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 182 ft 1,540 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 41.380000, -79.860000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Franklin (FKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Venango Regional Airport (FKL) in Franklin, United States is 12,917 kilometers (8,027 miles / 6,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 23:39 in Dar es Salaam, it's 15:39 in Franklin. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,358 feet between the two airports. Venango Regional Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Franklin (FKL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 75° (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 Venango Regional Airport (FKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.