Airport Comparison
| DAR | PSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Mid-State Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | PSB |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KPSB |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Philipsburg |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,948 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 40.880000, -78.090000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Philipsburg (PSB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Mid-State Airport (PSB) in Philipsburg, United States is 12,787 kilometers (7,945 miles / 6,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.
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 22:28 in Dar es Salaam, it's 14:28 in Philipsburg. 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 1,766 feet between the two airports. Mid-State Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Philipsburg (PSB) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 77° (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 Mid-State Airport (PSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.