Airport Comparison
| DAR | HCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | HCA |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KBPG |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Big Spring |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 2,573 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 32.210000, -101.520000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Big Spring (HCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States is 15,074 kilometers (9,367 miles / 8,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.
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 05:24 in Dar es Salaam, it's 20:24 in Big Spring. 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 2,391 feet between the two airports. Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Big Spring (HCA) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 64° (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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.