DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,149 km
8,170 miles
MFD
Mansfield
United States
Distance
13,149 km
8,170 mi / 7,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR MFD
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
IATA Code DAR MFD
ICAO Code HTDA KMFD
City Dar es Salaam Mansfield
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 182 ft 1,297 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 40.820000, -82.520000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Mansfield (MFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) in Mansfield, United States is 13,149 kilometers (8,170 miles / 7,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 01:40 in Dar es Salaam, it's 17:40 in Mansfield. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,115 feet between the two airports. Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Mansfield (MFD) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 73° (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 Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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