DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,174 km
9,429 miles
FSU
Fort Sumner
United States
Distance
15,174 km
9,429 mi / 8,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR FSU
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Fort Sumner Municipal Airport
IATA Code DAR FSU
ICAO Code HTDA KFSU
City Dar es Salaam Fort Sumner
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Denver
Elevation 182 ft 4,165 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 34.490000, -104.220000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Fort Sumner (FSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) in Fort Sumner, United States is 15,174 kilometers (9,429 miles / 8,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 09:11 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:11 in Fort Sumner. With a 10-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 3,983 feet between the two airports. Fort Sumner Municipal Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Sumner (FSU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 59° (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 Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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