DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,212 km
9,452 miles
LGD
La Grande
United States
Distance
15,212 km
9,452 mi / 8,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR LGD
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport La Grande/Union County Airport
IATA Code DAR LGD
ICAO Code HTDA KLGD
City Dar es Salaam La Grande
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 182 ft 2,718 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 45.290000, -118.010000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to La Grande (LGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) in La Grande, United States is 15,212 kilometers (9,452 miles / 8,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 06:58 in Dar es Salaam, it's 19:58 in La Grande. 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 2,536 feet between the two airports. La Grande/Union County Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from La Grande (LGD) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 34° (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 La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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