Airport Comparison
| DAR | SCZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SCZ |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | AGGL |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova |
| Country | Tanzania | Solomon Islands |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 18 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -10.720000, 165.790000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, Solomon Islands is 13,788 kilometers (8,568 miles / 7,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.
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 Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:26 in Dar es Salaam, it's 20:26 in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova. 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.
The return flight from Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.