DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
13,274 km
8,248 miles
RCT
Reed City
United States
Distance
13,274 km
8,248 mi / 7,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR RCT
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Nartron Field
IATA Code DAR RCT
ICAO Code HTDA KRCT
City Dar es Salaam Reed City
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Detroit
Elevation 182 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 43.900000, -85.520000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Reed City (RCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Nartron Field (RCT) in Reed City, United States is 13,274 kilometers (8,248 miles / 7,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 07:37 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:37 in Reed City. 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 Reed City (RCT) 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 Nartron Field (RCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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