Airport Comparison
| DAR | TLK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Talakan Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | TLK |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | UECT |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Lenskiy Ulus |
| Country | Tanzania | Russia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Asia/Yakutsk |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 1,329 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 59.880000, 111.050000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lenskiy Ulus (TLK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Talakan Airport (TLK) in Lenskiy Ulus, Russia is 9,679 kilometers (6,014 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.
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 Russia. 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 00:55 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:55 in Lenskiy Ulus. 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 1,147 feet between the two airports. Talakan Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Lenskiy Ulus (TLK) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 251° (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 Talakan Airport (TLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.