Airport Comparison
| DAR | LDH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Lord Howe Island Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | LDH |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | YLHI |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Lord Howe Island |
| Country | Tanzania | Australia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Australia/Lord_Howe |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -31.540000, 159.080000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia is 12,346 kilometers (7,671 miles / 6,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.
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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:54 in Dar es Salaam, it's 18:54 in Lord Howe Island. 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.
The return flight from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). 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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.