Airport Comparison
| DAR | PQS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Pilot Station Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | PQS |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | K0AK |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Pilot Station |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Nome |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 473 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 61.960000, -162.940000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 13,627 kilometers (8,467 miles / 7,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.
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 01:53 in Dar es Salaam, it's 13:53 in Pilot Station. With a 12-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.