DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,193 km
9,441 miles
MLD
Malad City
United States
Distance
15,193 km
9,441 mi / 8,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR MLD
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Malad City Airport
IATA Code DAR MLD
ICAO Code HTDA KMLD
City Dar es Salaam Malad City
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Denver
Elevation 182 ft 4,503 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 42.170000, -112.290000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Malad City (MLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Malad City Airport (MLD) in Malad City, United States is 15,193 kilometers (9,441 miles / 8,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 15:35 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:35 in Malad City. With a 10-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 4,321 feet between the two airports. Malad City Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Malad City (MLD) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 44° (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 Malad City Airport (MLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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