Airport Comparison
| DAR | RCU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Area De Material Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | RCU |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SAOC |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Rio Cuarto |
| Country | Tanzania | Argentina |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,380 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -33.090000, -64.260000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 10,827 kilometers (6,727 miles / 5,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.
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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South 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 06:47 in Rio Cuarto. With a 6-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 1,198 feet between the two airports. Area De Material Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.