DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
14,513 km
9,018 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
14,513 km
9,018 mi / 7,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
317°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

DAR RSL
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code DAR RSL
ICAO Code HTDA KRSL
City Dar es Salaam Russell
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 182 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 38.870000, -98.810000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 14,513 kilometers (9,018 miles / 7,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 06:34 in Dar es Salaam, it's 22:34 in Russell. 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 1,682 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 61° (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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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