DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
9,446 km
5,870 miles
SYK
Stykkisholmur
Iceland
Distance
9,446 km
5,870 mi / 5,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
338°
north northwest

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DAR SYK
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Stykkisholmur Airport
IATA Code DAR SYK
ICAO Code HTDA BIST
City Dar es Salaam Stykkisholmur
Country Tanzania Iceland
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 182 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 65.060000, -22.790000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Stykkisholmur (SYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) in Stykkisholmur, Iceland is 9,446 kilometers (5,870 miles / 5,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Dar es Salaam, it's 01:12 in Stykkisholmur. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Stykkisholmur (SYK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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