Airport Comparison
| DAR | POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Piarco International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | POS |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | TTPP |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Port of Spain |
| Country | Tanzania | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 58 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 10.600000, -61.340000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Port of Spain (POS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is 11,294 kilometers (7,018 miles / 6,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.
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 Trinidad and Tobago. 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 12:47 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:47 in Port of Spain. With a 7-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 Port of Spain (POS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 95° (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 Piarco International Airport (POS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.