DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,340 km
9,532 miles
KPT
Jackpot
United States
Distance
15,340 km
9,532 mi / 8,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR KPT
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Jackpot/Hayden Field
IATA Code DAR KPT
ICAO Code HTDA K06U
City Dar es Salaam Jackpot
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 182 ft 5,224 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 41.980000, -114.660000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Jackpot (KPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Jackpot/Hayden Field (KPT) in Jackpot, United States is 15,340 kilometers (9,532 miles / 8,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 17:23 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:23 in Jackpot. 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 5,042 feet between the two airports. Jackpot/Hayden Field sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jackpot (KPT) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 41° (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 Jackpot/Hayden Field (KPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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