DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
14,512 km
9,017 miles
SPF
Spearfish
United States
Distance
14,512 km
9,017 mi / 7,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
326°
northwest

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DAR SPF
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field
IATA Code DAR SPF
ICAO Code HTDA KSPF
City Dar es Salaam Spearfish
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Denver
Elevation 182 ft 3,933 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 44.480000, -103.790000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Spearfish (SPF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) in Spearfish, United States is 14,512 kilometers (9,017 miles / 7,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 00:54 in Dar es Salaam, it's 14:54 in Spearfish. 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 3,751 feet between the two airports. Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Spearfish (SPF) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 52° (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 Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field (SPF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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