Airport Comparison
| DAR | SON | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Santo Pekoa International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SON |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | NVSS |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Luganville |
| Country | Tanzania | Vanuatu |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Pacific/Efate |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 184 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -15.510000, 167.220000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 13,773 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.
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 Vanuatu. 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 13:44 in Dar es Salaam, it's 21:44 in Luganville. 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 Luganville (SON) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 250° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.