DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,155 km
8,174 miles
PLN
Pellston
United States
Distance
13,155 km
8,174 mi / 7,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR PLN
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport
IATA Code DAR PLN
ICAO Code HTDA KPLN
City Dar es Salaam Pellston
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Detroit
Elevation 182 ft 721 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 45.570000, -84.800000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Pellston (PLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) in Pellston, United States is 13,155 kilometers (8,174 miles / 7,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 11:14 in Dar es Salaam, it's 03:14 in Pellston. 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 Pellston (PLN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 69° (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 Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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