DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
15,812 km
9,825 miles
SCF
Scottsdale
United States
Distance
15,812 km
9,825 mi / 8,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

DAR SCF
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Scottsdale Airport
IATA Code DAR SCF
ICAO Code HTDA KSDL
City Dar es Salaam Scottsdale
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Phoenix
Elevation 182 ft 1,510 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 33.620000, -111.910000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Scottsdale (SCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Scottsdale Airport (SCF) in Scottsdale, United States is 15,812 kilometers (9,825 miles / 8,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 09:13 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:13 in Scottsdale. With a 10-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 1,328 feet between the two airports. Scottsdale Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Scottsdale (SCF) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 51° (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 Scottsdale Airport (SCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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