DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,010 km
9,327 miles
GCD
Electric City
United States
Distance
15,010 km
9,327 mi / 8,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR GCD
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Grand Coulee Dam Airport
IATA Code DAR GCD
ICAO Code HTDA K3W7
City Dar es Salaam Electric City
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 182 ft 1,593 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 47.920000, -119.080000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Electric City (GCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States is 15,010 kilometers (9,327 miles / 8,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 02:18 in Dar es Salaam, it's 15:18 in Electric City. With a 11-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 1,411 feet between the two airports. Grand Coulee Dam Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Electric City (GCD) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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