Airport Comparison
| DAR | ROY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Rio Mayo Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | ROY |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SAWM |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Rio Mayo |
| Country | Tanzania | Argentina |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Argentina/Catamarca |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,784 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -45.700000, -70.250000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Rio Mayo (ROY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) in Rio Mayo, Argentina is 10,936 kilometers (6,795 miles / 5,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.
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 14:25 in Dar es Salaam, it's 08:25 in Rio Mayo. 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 1,602 feet between the two airports. Rio Mayo Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Rio Mayo (ROY) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 109° (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 Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.