Airport Comparison
| DAR | SUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Friedman Memorial Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SUN |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | KSUN |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Hailey |
| Country | Tanzania | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 5,320 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 43.500000, -114.300000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Hailey (SUN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, United States is 15,193 kilometers (9,440 miles / 8,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.
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 16:30 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:30 in Hailey. 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 5,138 feet between the two airports. Friedman Memorial Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Hailey (SUN) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 40° (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 Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.