Airport Comparison
| DAR | SIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Sila Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SIL |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | AYSG |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Sila Mission |
| Country | Tanzania | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 2,230 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -9.070000, 148.390000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 11,971 kilometers (7,439 miles / 6,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.
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 Papua New Guinea. 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 04:58 in Dar es Salaam, it's 11:58 in Sila Mission. With a 7-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 2,048 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.