Airport Comparison
| DAR | RIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Rio Grande Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | RIG |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SJRG |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Rio Grande |
| Country | Tanzania | Brazil |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 27 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -32.080000, -52.160000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 9,729 kilometers (6,046 miles / 5,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.
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 Brazil. 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 00:18 in Dar es Salaam, it's 18:18 in Rio Grande. 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.
The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 97° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.