DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,104 km
8,142 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
13,104 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR MBJ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code DAR MBJ
ICAO Code HTDA MKJS
City Dar es Salaam Montego Bay
Country Tanzania Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Jamaica
Elevation 182 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 18.500000, -77.910000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 13,104 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Jamaica. 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 01:13 in Dar es Salaam, it's 17:13 in Montego Bay. 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 Montego Bay (MBJ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Sangster International Airport (MBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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