DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,883 km
8,627 miles
MCW
Mason City
United States
Distance
13,883 km
8,627 mi / 7,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR MCW
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Mason City Municipal Airport
IATA Code DAR MCW
ICAO Code HTDA KMCW
City Dar es Salaam Mason City
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 182 ft 1,213 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 43.160000, -93.330000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Mason City (MCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) in Mason City, United States is 13,883 kilometers (8,627 miles / 7,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 09:20 in Dar es Salaam, it's 00:20 in Mason City. 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 1,031 feet between the two airports. Mason City Municipal Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Mason City (MCW) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 63° (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 Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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