Airport Comparison
| DAR | SSO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Sao Lourenco Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SSO |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | SNLO |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Sao Lourenco |
| Country | Tanzania | Brazil |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 2,871 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -22.090000, -45.040000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 9,130 kilometers (5,673 miles / 4,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.
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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:20 in Dar es Salaam, it's 02:20 in Sao Lourenco. With a 6-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 2,689 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.